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verb
- (obsolete) To swell, surge up (of waves, liquid etc.).
- To result in, to contribute (to a specified situation or consequence).
- I must wait and see whether the situation redounds to my advantage.
- To attach, come back, accrue (to or upon someone).
- His infamous behaviour only redounded back upon him when he was caught.
- To arise or occur in consequence (from or out of something).
Etymology: From French rédonder, from Latin redundare, from re- + undare "to surge", from unda "wave".
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