redound upon

[ri-dound]

re·dound

[ri-dound]
verb (used without object)
1.
to have a good or bad effect or result, as to the advantage or disadvantage of a person or thing.
2.
to result or accrue, as to a person.
3.
to come back or reflect upon a person as to honor or disgrace (usually followed by on or upon).

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English redounden < Middle French redonder < Latin redundāre to overflow, equivalent to red- red- + undāre to surge (derivative of unda wave; compare undulate); compare redundant

rebound, redound, resound.
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Redound upon is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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