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

Her performance was resounding because of her tactical control, mobility and ability to neutralize Vega’s offense, who was unable to break her strategy or avoid the cleaner punches. —Jad El Reda, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025

Lo and behold, Ripley was still able to avoid a rare loss, instead beating Rodriguez in resounding fashion. —Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025

The message that she was sent, however, is most likely to resound in places where opinion is fine -- but only a certain variety. —Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025

The resounding answer from the Virginia General Assembly was no. —Literary Hub, 7 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