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Redound(ed), v.

Pronunciation: rəˈdound (ed)

Meaning: To contribute greatly to a person’s credit or honor.

Usage:

• His latest diplomatic effort truly redounded to his credit.
• Any good parent would prefer to mete out punishment that redounded to the benefit of the child rather than simply repaying the child for the harm done.
• It certainly is not one that can be praised, and it does not redound to the credit of the company itself.