resound

verb

re·​sound ri-ˈzau̇nd 

 also  -ˈsau̇nd

resounded; resounding; resounds

intransitive verb

1

: to become filled with sound : reverberate

2

a

: to sound loudly

the gunshot resounded

b

: to produce a sonorous or echoing sound

3

: to become renowned

transitive verb

1

: to extol loudly or widely : celebrate

2

: echo, reverberate

3

: to sound or utter in full resonant tones

Synonyms

• bless
• carol
• celebrate
• emblazon
• exalt
• extol
• extoll
• glorify
• hymn
• laud
• magnify
• praise

Examples of resound in a Sentence

The organ resounded throughout the church.

His speech resounded throughout the world.

Recent Examples on the Web

Democrats have struggled to find their footing after their resounding defeat in November, especially with Republicans seizing the government trifecta. —Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Feb. 2025

Bradley Cooper celebrated on the field following the team’s resounding win. —Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025

But the proposal won resounding support among the Israeli far-right that had so far expressed skepticism over Trump's peacemaking foray. —Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025

The spirit of the frontier is written into our hearts, the call of the next great adventure resounds from within our souls. —Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English resounen, from Middle French resoner, from Latin resonare, from re- + sonare to sound — more at sound entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Rhymes for resound

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground

Kids Definition

resound

verb

re·​sound ri-ˈzau̇nd 

1

: to become filled with sound : reverberate

the hall resounded with cheers

2

: to sound loudly

the organ resounds throughout the hall

3

: to become renowned