Redound
verb (used without object)
1.
to have a good or bad effect or result, as to the advantage or disadvantage of a person or thing.
2.
to result or accrue, as to a person.
3.
to come back or reflect upon a person as to honor or disgrace (usually followed by on or upon).
verb
1.
(intransitive) foll by to. to have an advantageous or disadvantageous effect (on): brave deeds redound to your credit
2.
(intransitive) foll by on or upon. to recoil or rebound
3.
(intransitive) (archaic) to arise; accrue: wealth redounding from wise investment
4.
(transitive) (archaic) to reflect; bring: his actions redound dishonour upon him
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