redouble

verb

re·​dou·​ble (ˌ)rē-ˈdə-bəl How to pronounce redouble (audio)
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

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 But Washington’s ratcheting embargo on high-tech goods has spurred Beijing to redouble its efforts. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 24 Sep. 2024 The findings reveal how even through dramatic changes in the political landscape, groups linked to America’s foreign adversaries have redoubled their commitment to sway U.S. political opinion as the election nears, sometimes through deeply manipulative means. Ali Swenson, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2024 Despite that — or because of it — crypto companies have redoubled their efforts to help elect pro-crypto politicians and lobby for policies that would boost the sector’s growth. Whizy Kim, Vox, 13 Sep. 2024 As in any intimate or committed relationship, commitment must be reviewed, renewed, revived and redoubled many times over the lifespan of the relationship. Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for redouble 

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Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of redouble was in the 15th century

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“Redouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redouble. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

redouble

verb
re·​dou·​ble (ˈ)rē-ˈdəb-əl How to pronounce redouble (audio)
: to make or become doubled (as in size or amount)
redoubled their efforts

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