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

Lauper’s words resound in one of the play’s final scenes, when Tess rises triumphant and brings her friends for the ride to the top. —Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2025

When he was formally introduced at halftime by the PA announcer, however, the boos were resounding. —David Aldridge, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025

Two days after Democrats saw resounding election victories in multiple states, the debate inside their own ranks over the government shutdown has only intensified, pitting progressives determined to hold the line against moderates eyeing a potential off-ramp. —Nik Popli, Time, 6 Nov. 2025

After Lima’s overwhelming traffic and crowds, the natural silence was resounding. —Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 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