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redound (v.)

late 14c., "to overflow," from Old French redonder "overflow, abound, be in profusion" (12c.), from Latin redundare "to overflow" (see redundant). Meaning "to flow or go back" (to a place or person) is from late 14c.; hence "to rebound" (c. 1500), and "to contribute to" (the credit, honor, etc.), early 15c. Related: Redounded; redounding.

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Definitions of redound from WordNet

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