redound

verbCommon GRE wordMore R words

to have an effect or consequence, especially contributing to someone's credit or discredit

In a sentence

Redound in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing redound in a sentence.

Her generous donations to the library redound to her credit in the community.

Synonyms

contributeaccruerebound

Antonyms

None listed.

Keep going

holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal

a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories

to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language

to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way

spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful

loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility

Common questions

Redound (verb) means to have an effect or consequence, especially contributing to someone's credit or discredit

Here is redound used in an example sentence: "Her generous donations to the library redound to her credit in the community."

Common synonyms for redound include contribute, accrue, rebound.

Redound is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.