| 单词 | redound |
| 释义 | redound (once / 6607 pages) v Use the verb redound in formal situations to mean "contribute" or "have an effect." You could tell your friend that his patience with unruly children will redound to his reputation as a good school bus driver. Redound shows up only in the most formal speech and writing, but it's a good way to describe an effect on someone's good name or prestige. Your travels around Asia will redound to your fame as an adventurous traveler, while your unwillingness to talk to your neighbors could redound to your unfriendly reputation. Originally, redound described something that overflows which is the meaning of the Latin root word, redundare. WORD FAMILYredound: redounded, redounding, redounds USAGE EXAMPLESFading support for Mr. Johnson and Ms. Stein has redounded to Democrats. Wall Street Journal(Oct 11, 2016) The repercussions will redound with Britain, the EU, around the globe and in the presidential run. Washington Times(Jul 02, 2016) To the contrary, dairy does not make the cut of "active ingredients" to which the benefits of that dietary pattern redound. US News(Apr 12, 2016) 1v have an effect for good or ill Her efforts will redound to the general good Hyper affect, bear on, bear upon, impact, touch, touch on have an effect upon 2v contribute Everything redounded to his glory Hyper accrue grow by addition 3v return or recoil Fame redounds to the heroes Hyper return return in kind |
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