resound

[ri-zound]

verb (used without object)

1. to echo or ring with sound, as a place.

2. to make an echoing sound, or sound loudly, as a metallic object.

   A gong resounded.

3. to ring or be echoed, as sounds.

4. to be celebrated or notably important.

   His name resounds in the pages of history.

verb (used with object)

1. to reecho (a sound).

2. to give forth or utter loudly.

3. to proclaim loudly (praise, disapproval, etc.).

resound

/ rɪˈzaʊnd /

verb

1. to ring or echo with sound; reverberate

   the hall resounded with laughter

2. to make a prolonged echoing noise

   the trumpet resounded

3. (of sounds) to echo or ring

4. to be widely famous

   his achievements resounded throughout India

Word History and Origins

Origin of resound¹

1350–1400; Middle English resounen < Middle French resoner < Latin resonāre, equivalent to re- re- + sonāre to sound ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of resound¹

C14: from Old French resoner , from Latin resonāre to sound again

Example Sentences

As the remastered “Anthology TV” series and long-players so presciently remind us, it’s a collaboration that will resound through the ages.

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The resounding vote in favour of the Epstein bill, 427-1, marks a rare moment of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill.

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The measure had been expected to take a few days to reach the US Senate, but after the resounding afternoon vote in the House, the timeline quickly sped up.

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In this way, Penelope spoke from the heart, just as Miss Mortimer had advised, and if that were all she had done, her speech would have been a resounding success.

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Germany and Netherlands went on goal sprees as they wrapped up World Cup qualification with resounding wins in their last European group matches on Monday.

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Related Words

• echo 
• reverberate 
• vibrate