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Rareredound
The correct spelling is redound.
How to pronounce redound
/ɹəˈdaʊnd/
nounIPA: /ɹəˈdaʊnd/
Say it like: Red-own-d
The correct spelling is redound. A coming back, as an effect or consequence; a return. For example: "His infamous behaviour only redounded back upon him when he was caught."
Usage Examples
“His infamous behaviour only redounded back upon him when he was caught.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A coming back, as an effect or consequence; a return.
verb
- 1.To swell up (of water, waves etc.); to overflow, to surge (of bodily fluids).
- 2.To contribute to an advantage or disadvantage for someone or something.
- 3.To contribute to the honour, shame etc. of a person or organisation.
- 4.To reverberate, to echo.
- 5.To reflect (honour, shame etc.) to or onto someone.
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