verb
resound
rih-ZOUND/rɪˈzaʊnd/
To echo or carry with a strong, lasting effect.
The caller's voice resounds between the canyon's rocky walls.
Etymology
“Sound back or again” describes an echo returning to the ear. A place that resounds reverberates with sound, making the surrounding space seem filled with it.
More examples
- The church bells resound across the valley every morning.
- The theater resounds with applause after the final bow.
- His warning still resounds through debates about public safety.
Forms
resound · resounds · resounded · resounding
Similar words
- echo
- Emphasizes reflected sound or repetition rather than strength or impact.
- reverberate
- Emphasizes repeated vibrations or effects spreading beyond their source.