re·dound (r -dound )
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 redund
 re, to overflow; see redundant.] |
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Lucie's excellent writing redounds to her credit.
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