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?.