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

The Lakers landed two resounding blows that should have served as daggers. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025

Rodarte’s killing resounded far from Yuba-Sutter, drawing recognition from state officials and prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to order flags across the state to be flown at half-staff. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025

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Biden won resounding double-digit victories in Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico and Virginia, which Harris will only carry by between 4 and 8 points. —Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 6 Nov. 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

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