Redound To

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdaʊnd tuː/

Definitions of redound to

verb to contribute to a particular outcome or result

Example Sentences

A1 Helping others can redound to your own benefit.

A2 Being kind to your colleagues will redound to a positive work environment.

B1 Investing in education can redound to long-term career success.

B2 Implementing new technologies can redound to increased efficiency in the workplace.

C1 The company's commitment to sustainability has redounded to a positive public image.

C2 The government's economic policies have redounded to overall prosperity for the country.

Examples of redound to in a Sentence

formal The success of the project will redound to the benefit of all stakeholders involved.

informal If we all work together, the positive results will redound to everyone's advantage.

slang If we pull this off, it's gonna redound to some serious gains for us.

figurative The kindness you show to others will redound to you in unexpected ways.

Grammatical Forms of redound to

past tense

redounded

plural

redound

comparative

more redounding

superlative

most redounding

present tense

redounds

future tense

will redound

perfect tense

has redounded

continuous tense

is redounding

singular

redounds

positive degree

redound

infinitive

to redound

gerund

redounding

participle

redounded

Origin and Evolution of redound to

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'redound to' originated from Middle English, where it was derived from the Old French word 'redonder' meaning 'to overflow'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'redound to' evolved to signify something that contributes to a particular result or outcome.