resound

verb

re·​sound ri-ˈzau̇nd 

 also  -ˈsau̇nd

resounded; resounding; resounds

intransitive verb

1

: to become filled with sound : reverberate

2

a

: to sound loudly

the gunshot resounded

b

: to produce a sonorous or echoing sound

3

: to become renowned

transitive verb

1

: to extol loudly or widely : celebrate

2

: echo, reverberate

3

: to sound or utter in full resonant tones

Synonyms

• praise
• celebrate
• bless

Examples of resound in a Sentence

The organ resounded throughout the church.

His speech resounded throughout the world.

Recent Examples on the Web

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The first piece of proof that the Green Bay Packers are serious contenders following their acquisition of edge rusher Micah Parsons came with their resounding 27-13 win over the Detroit Lions, a team some have been picking to win the NFC this year, on Sunday. —Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025

But for the Israeli right, the resounding triumph of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has drowned out such protests. —Matt Bradley, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025

The global art market was enjoying a long, resounding boom. —Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English resounen, from Middle French resoner, from Latin resonare, from re- + sonare to sound — more at sound entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Rhymes for resound

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground

Kids Definition

resound

verb

re·​sound ri-ˈzau̇nd 

1

: to become filled with sound : reverberate

the hall resounded with cheers

2

: to sound loudly

the organ resounds throughout the hall

3

: to become renowned