resound
UK: rɪˈzaʊnd | US: rɪˈzaʊnd
vi. 1. To echo or reverberate with sound.
vi. 2. To be filled with or reflect a loud, prolonged noise.
vt. 3. To produce or emit a loud, echoing sound.
resound = re<again> + sound<noise>
- re: A prefix from Latin meaning "again" or "back," indicating repetition or intensity.
- sound: Derived from Old English sund (swimming, sea) and Latin sonus (noise), evolving to mean audible vibrations.
Etymology Origin:
The word resound combines the Latin prefix re- (emphasizing repetition) with sound, rooted in both Old English and Latin. Originally tied to the sea (sund), sound shifted to mean noise, while re- amplifies the idea of echoing or continuous noise. The blend reflects a vivid auditory image—a noise repeating or filling a space.
The mountains resound with the echoes of thunder.
Her laughter resounded through the empty hall.
The cathedral resounds with choir music every Sunday.
His words resounded in my mind long after he left.
The valley resounds with the calls of birds at dawn.