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

• 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

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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