Redound to
verb
To have a result or effect, especially a positive one, for someone or something.
His diligent work ethic redounded to the success of the company.
Often appears as...
- redound to one's credit
- redound to one's benefit
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To come back or reflect upon someone or something, like praise or blame.
His good deeds redounded to his honor.
Often appears as...
- redound to one's glory
- redound to one's disgrace
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To have a result or effect, especially a positive one, for someone or something.
His diligent work ethic redounded to the success of the company.
Often appears as...
- redound to one's credit
- redound to one's benefit
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To come back or reflect upon someone or something, like praise or blame.
His good deeds redounded to his honor.
Often appears as...
- redound to one's glory
- redound to one's disgrace
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcomes
Use 'redound to' when discussing benefits stemming from actions or qualities.
The team's effort will surely redound to our victory.
Pro Tip 2/3Impersonal Subjects
'Redound to' is often used with impersonal subjects such as 'it' to discuss outcomes.
It redounds to the company's credit that they've reduced emissions.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Results
The phrase can refer to abstract results, not just concrete achievements.
Her honesty will redound to her good reputation.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcomes
Use 'redound to' when discussing benefits stemming from actions or qualities.
The team's effort will surely redound to our victory.
Pro Tip 2/3Impersonal Subjects
'Redound to' is often used with impersonal subjects such as 'it' to discuss outcomes.
It redounds to the company's credit that they've reduced emissions.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Results
The phrase can refer to abstract results, not just concrete achievements.
Her honesty will redound to her good reputation.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcomes
Use 'redound to' when discussing benefits stemming from actions or qualities.
The team's effort will surely redound to our victory.
Pro Tip 2/3Impersonal Subjects
'Redound to' is often used with impersonal subjects such as 'it' to discuss outcomes.
It redounds to the company's credit that they've reduced emissions.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Results
The phrase can refer to abstract results, not just concrete achievements.
Her honesty will redound to her good reputation.
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