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  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).
Etymology: From French rédonder, from Latin redundare, from re- + undare "to surge", from unda "wave".

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