redouble

verb

re·​dou·​ble (ˌ)rē-ˈdə-bəl 

redoubled; redoubling; redoubles

transitive verb

1

: to make twice as great in size or amount

broadly : intensify, strengthen

2

a

obsolete : to echo back

b

archaic : repeat

intransitive verb

1

: to become redoubled

2

archaic : resound

3

: to double an opponent's double in bridge

redouble noun

Synonyms

• accentuate
• amp (up)
• amplify
• beef (up)
• boost
• consolidate
• deepen
• enhance
• heighten
• intensify
• magnify
• step up
• strengthen

Examples of redouble in a Sentence

They redoubled their efforts to finish the work on time.

Their efforts to finish the work redoubled as the deadline drew near.

Recent Examples on the Web

The regime has also redoubled efforts to disrupt his rival’s campaign by arresting opposition organizers. —Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 July 2024

Trump is way right-wing and will redouble his corruption and lies. —Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2024

Now is the time to redouble our efforts to reduce water use and increase efficiency in our cities and in our agricultural fields. —Sofia Prado-Irwin, The Mercury News, 26 July 2024

In response, Ukrainians and their cultural institutions are redoubling efforts to bring to light aspects of national heritage, from art to literature and song. —Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Kids Definition

redouble

verb

re·​dou·​ble (ˈ)rē-ˈdəb-əl 

: to make or become doubled (as in size or amount)

redoubled their efforts