redound
to have a good or bad effect or result, as to the advantage or disadvantage of a person or thing.
to result or accrue, as to a person.
to come back or reflect upon a person as to honor or disgrace (usually followed by on or upon).
Origin of redound
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How to use redound in a sentence
Nevertheless, the anti-Thaksin animus redounds so powerfully to Yingluck that she faces more pressure after the election.
Nothing has yet been discovered in relation to him which redounds to his credit in the smallest degree.
Masterpieces of Mystery In Four Volumes | VariousAs it is told, the story redounds to Shelleys honour and the rich householders shame.
The Real Shelley, Vol. II (of 2) | John Cordy JeaffresonHis memory is thus ever kept green, whether in a way that redounds to his credit or not is left for the reader to decide.
The Common People of Ancient Rome | Frank Frost AbbottAfter half an hour or so the results obtained are remarkable and the social emulation redounds to the benefit of the preacher.
The Negro Farmer | Carl Kelsey
The two neighbours constitute together an association which probably redounds to the advantage of both.
Animal Parasites and Messmates | P. J. Van Beneden
British Dictionary definitions for redound
/ (rɪˈdaʊnd) /
(intr foll by to) to have an advantageous or disadvantageous effect (on): brave deeds redound to your credit
(intr foll by on or upon) to recoil or rebound
(intr) archaic to arise; accrue: wealth redounding from wise investment
(tr) archaic to reflect; bring: his actions redound dishonour upon him
Origin of redound
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