Redound

Pronunciation: /riːˈdaʊnd/

Redound (verb)

  1. to have a particular result or effect, often improving or harming something.
  2. to add to someone's reputation or honor, making them look better.

Examples

  • The new policy will redound to the benefit of all employees.
  • His efforts redounded to the success of the project.

Common collocations: redound to benefit, redound to success, redound to reputation, redound positively

Synonyms of Redound

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Redound

  • when discussing negative consequences
  • when discussing reduction in impact