redound
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re·dound

intransitive verb \ri-ˈdau̇nd\

Definition of REDOUND

1
archaic : to become swollen : overflow
2
: to have an effect for good or ill <new power alignments which may or may not redound to the faculty's benefit — G. W. Bonham>
3
: to become transferred or added : accrue

Origin of REDOUND

Middle English, from Middle French redunder, from Latin redundare, from re-, red- re- + unda wave — more at water
First Known Use: 14th century

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