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

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Underestimate The Penguin at your peril is the resounding message coming out of Gotham City. —Andy Andersen, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024

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Chilton’s concerns resound in this critical battleground state. —Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 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

15th 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