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

Since his resounding election win earlier this month, Trump has steadily named those he wants to fill high-ranking positions in his administration, seeming to choose close allies over those with related policy experience.

From BBC

For some, the question has been answered, and it is a resounding no.

From Los Angeles Times

His monologues resound with right-wing rants and epitomize toxic masculinity in a character he calls Alpha Male.

From Los Angeles Times

There have been many explanations offered for Trump’s resounding victory but for some there is one thing that stands out.

From BBC

On Fox News Wednesday, Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt insisted, "The American people delivered a resounding victory for President Trump and it gives him a mandate."

From Salon

Related Words

• echo
• reverberate
• vibrate