resound

verb

re·​sound ri-ˈzau̇nd How to pronounce resound (audio)
 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
3
: to sound or utter in full resonant tones

Examples of resound in a Sentence

The organ resounded throughout the church. His speech resounded throughout the world.
Recent Examples on the Web The Western theme is reflected in the lettering used in the film’s titles, the use of music and guns and a final scene in which one of the main characters gallops towards us on a white horse with the sound of fireworks resounding in the distance. Martin Dale, Variety, 17 May 2024 But in all of these years, the thing that resounds the most is the laughter, and there was so much of that with family, relatives and friends. Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for resound 

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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

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of resound was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Resound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resound. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

resound

verb
re·​sound ri-ˈzau̇nd How to pronounce resound (audio)
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

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