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re·dound       (rĭ-dound')  Pronunciation Key 
intr.v.   re·dound·ed, re·dound·ing, re·dounds
  1. To have an effect or consequence: deeds that redound to one's discredit.
  2. To return; recoil: Glory redounds upon the brave.
  3. To contribute; accrue.


[Middle English redounden, to flow abundantly, from Old French redonder, from Latin redundāre, to overflow; see redundant.]

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