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redounded

 

[ rɪˈdaʊndɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal term

To redound means to have an effect or result, often in a way that reflects back upon a person or a situation. In legal contexts, it can imply that a decision or action has consequences that impact the parties involved.

Synonyms

affected, contributed, resulted

Examples of usage

  • His generous actions redounded to his reputation.
  • The ruling will redound to the benefit of all workers.
  • Her support redounded to the success of the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "redounded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redondo

🇮🇳 गोल

🇩🇪 rund

🇮🇩 bulat

🇺🇦 круглий

🇵🇱 okrągły

🇯🇵 丸い

🇫🇷 rond

🇪🇸 redondo

🇹🇷 yuvarlak

🇰🇷 둥근

🇸🇦 مدور

🇨🇿 kulatý

🇸🇰 guľatý

🇨🇳 圆形的

🇸🇮 okrogel

🇮🇸 kringlótt

🇰🇿 дөңгелек

🇬🇪 მრგვალი

🇦🇿 dairəvi

🇲🇽 redondo

Etymology

The word 'redound' originates from the Latin verb 'redundare', which means to overflow or abound. This Latin root combines 're-', meaning back, and 'unda', meaning wave. The term migrated into Old French before entering Middle English, where it adapted to its current form. Initially, it had connotations of overflowing or having a surplus. Over time, 'redound' evolved to specifically emphasize the consequences that can be reflected back on a person, often used in legal or formal contexts. Its usage remains somewhat archaic, retaining a formal tone that might not be common in everyday conversation. Despite its less frequent use today, 'redound' still appears in legal writing and literature, illustrating its enduring roots in formal language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,615, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.