Complete Definition of "redound"

English
Etymology
From French rédonder, from Latin redundare, from re- + undare �to surge�, from unda �wave�.

Verb
en-verb

  1. obsolete To swell, surge up (of waves, liquid etc.).
  2. To result in, to contribute (to a specified situation or consequence).

#:I must wait and see whether the situation redounds to my advantage.

  1. To attach, come back, accrue (to or upon someone).

#:His infamous behaviour only redounded back upon him when he was caught.

  1. To arise or occur in consequence (from or out of something).

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