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re·sound
 resound
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- pronunciation:
- rih
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
resounds, resounding, resounded |
definition 1: |
to be full of sound.
The theater resounded with applause.- synonyms:
- echo, resonate, reverberate
- similar words:
- boom, ring, roar, sound, vibrate
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definition 2: |
to make a loud or clearly audible sound.
Applause resounded through the theater.- synonyms:
- resonate
- similar words:
- blare, boom, crash, echo, peal, ring, roar, sound, thunder
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definition 3: |
to have widespread fame or influence.
The mayor's words resounded throughout the county.- similar words:
- redound
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related words: |
chime, clang, roll |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition 1: |
to echo back (a sound).
The mountains resounded their cries.- synonyms:
- echo, reecho, reverberate
- similar words:
- boom, resonate
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definition 2: |
to put forth loudly (a sound, statement, or opinion).
- synonyms:
- trumpet
- similar words:
- blare, boom, declare, proclaim, vociferate, yell
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related words: |
reflect, sound, vibrate |
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