English dictionary

redound

/r/I/'d/AU/nd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

The coming back, as of consequence or effect; result; return; requital.

noun

Source: webster1913

return or recoil

verb.perception

Examples
Fame redounds to the heroes.

Source: WordNet 3.0
contribute

verb.change

Examples
Everything redounded to his glory.

Source: WordNet 3.0
have an effect for good or ill

verb.change

Examples
Her efforts will redound to the general good.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To roll back, as a wave or flood; to be sent or driven back; to flow back, as a consequence or effect; to conduce; to contribute; to result.

verb

Source: webster1913