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redound

The correct spelling is redound.

How to pronounce redound

/ɹəˈdaʊnd/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A coming back, as an effect or consequence; a return.

verb

  1. 1.To swell up (of water, waves etc.); to overflow, to surge (of bodily fluids).
  2. 2.To contribute to an advantage or disadvantage for someone or something.
  3. 3.To contribute to the honour, shame etc. of a person or organisation.
  4. 4.To reverberate, to echo.
  5. 5.To reflect (honour, shame etc.) to or onto someone.

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