redouble

[ ree-duhb-uhl ]

verb (used with object)

, re·dou·bled, re·dou·bling.

1. to double; make twice as great:

   If you hope to win that client, you'll have to redouble your efforts to impress her.

2. to echo or reecho.
3. Bridge. to double the double of (an opponent).
4. to go back over:

   I redoubled my footsteps, trying to find my lost earring.

5. Archaic. to repeat.

verb (used without object)

, re·dou·bled, re·dou·bling.

1. to be doubled; become twice as great.
2. to be echoed; resound.
3. Bridge. to double the double of an opponent.

noun

1. Bridge. the act of doubling one's opponent's double.
2. Fencing. an attack in a line other than that of the previous attack, made after the failure of the opponent to follow their parry of the previous attack with a riposte.

redouble

/ rɪˈdʌbəl /

verb

1. to make or become much greater in intensity, number, etc

   to redouble one's efforts

2. to send back (sounds) or (of sounds) to be sent back; echo or re-echo
3. bridge to double (an opponent's double)

noun

1. the act of redoubling

Other Words From

• re·doubler noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of redouble¹

From the Middle French word redoubler, dating back to 1470–80. See re-, double

Example Sentences

NBC was right to clarify its policies and redouble its efforts to make sure they are followed.

From The Daily Beast

Fourth, international efforts in support of a peace process must redouble.

From The Daily Beast

“Now we will redouble our efforts as more Afghans rally to our cause to fight the remaining invaders,” he adds.

From The Daily Beast

As we stand united with their families, let us now redouble our own efforts to carry their work forward.

From The Daily Beast

These changes at home initially make him redouble the repression of his family.

From The Daily Beast

With each step that the Germans draw nearer the mummers redouble their efforts to excite laughter.

From Project Gutenberg

The other side can again redouble, and so on; but the value of a trick is limited to 100 points.

From Project Gutenberg

My presentiments did not deceive me when I urged the communiers to redouble their self-control and prudence!

From Project Gutenberg

They are thence interested to enter into the false ideas of the people, and even to redouble the darkness of their minds.

From Project Gutenberg

A bold knock at the front door caused the dog to redouble his efforts, until his master commanded him to be still.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• enhance
• heighten
• reinforce