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Redound Definition & Meaning

redound
verb
  1. return or recoil; "Fame redounds to the heroes"
  2. contribute; "Everything redounded to his glory"
  3. have an effect for good or ill; "Her efforts will redound to the general good"

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Frequently asked questions

What does redound mean?
return or recoil; "Fame redounds to the heroes" contribute; "Everything redounded to his glory" have an effect for good or ill; "Her efforts will redound to the general good"
What part of speech is redound?
Redound is a verb.
How many definitions does redound have?
Redound has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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