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redound

ri downd

  • v  return or recoil
    Fame redounds to the heroes
  • v  contribute
    Everything redounded to his glory
  • v  have an effect for good or ill
    Her efforts will redound to the general good

  • Musicritics found the tunes pleasant, guessed that no small credit would redound to proud Father Maier.
  • The innovations should stimulate the pilgrim trade on which both cities depend, which will redound to the greater glory of Ibn Saud, Farouk and Allah.
  • Do we trust the Japanese to strengthen their military without going off on another imperial bender? Wouldn't having stronger allies in Asia ultimately redound to our benefit?.
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  • Denzil Douglas in Communication's Unit Of The St. Kitts Prime Minister
    Prime Minister Douglas noted that the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Republic of Cuba "have developed sound bonds of friendship and am confident that this relationship will continue to grow from strength to strength and will redound to...
  • Corazon Aquino in Philippine Headline News
    I want to tell President Arroyo that I continue to pray for her and I support her. She has been doing many good things for the country and she deserves all the support because her success will redound to our success,Mrs. Aquino said.
  • Brent Symonette in The Bahama Journal
    Indeed, a well-trained maritime labour force governed by just, fair and equitable laws will not only redound to the good quality of the register but will also ensure the sustainability of best practice and standards in maritime affairs,Mr....

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