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

• bless
• carol
• celebrate
• emblazon
• exalt
• extol
• extoll
• glorify
• hymn
• laud
• magnify
• praise

Examples of resound in a Sentence

The organ resounded throughout the church.

His speech resounded throughout the world.

Recent Examples on the Web

New research from DeVries and a team of colleagues offers a clear answer to that question, a resounding ‘no’. —Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2024

Weingarten asked as the crowd, which responded with resounding cheers. —Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024

As Ardennes turns his back, the exchange of silent glances between François, his dependent grin frozen on his face like a mask, and the two newcomers resounds silently with the force of a hammer blow. —Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 July 2024

Though it was released in 2005, its impact still resounds; the documentary that was so pivotal to Long’s childhood is about two years older than her. —Kylie Volavongsa, Kansas City Star, 19 July 2024

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

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