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 of resound

• 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

The same was true of Page, and yet, both men have been resounding success on the red brand so far. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026

The hymn’s plea resounded in the cavernous venue after the director cut us off. — Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026

The hearing room resounded with charges of manipulation and urgent calls for action. — Daniel Yergin, Time, 20 June 2026

Stephen Eustaquio looked resounding and committed as a second-half substitute. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 25 June 2026

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