Resound

/ɹɪˈzaʊnd/

Synonyms for "resound" (108 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (22)

awake the deadbe reflectedbe sent backblareblastblast the earblessboomboomingbounce backcelebrate

Strong matches (32)

come againcome up againcrashcrescendocry updeafendinechoecho backemit a soundeulogizeextolfill the airglorifygo backgrowlgrumblegrumblinghymnkeep coming
Show 4 more words
laudmagnifymake a noisemake a sound
Verb(3 words)
echoedlingermake noise

Related words (54)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: echo, reverberate, ring, awake the dead, be reflected.
  • Sentence evidence is available for resound, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "resound".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "resound"

Keep "resound" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "resound" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "resound", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "resound" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

6 entries
goimpactinfluencenoise emissionsoundsound production

More specific

6 entries

Collocations

6 entries
resound acrossresound inresound loudlyresound throughresound throughoutresounding echo

Inflections

3 entries

Derivations

1 entries

Sample sentences

42 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

After a year or two, it came to pass that the King's son rode through the forest and went by the tower. Then he heard a song, which was so charming that he stood still and listened. This was Rapunzel, who in her solitude passed her time in letting her sweet voice resound.

Source: tatoeba (4846159)

Clouds the darkened heavens have drowned, / and snatched the daylight from the Trojans' eyes. / Black night broods on the waters; all around / from pole to pole the rattling peals resound / and frequent flashes light the lurid air. / All nature, big with instant ruin, frowned / destruction.

Source: tatoeba (6779630)

VVith noyſe vvhereof the quyre of Byrds reſounded / their anthemes ſvveet devized of loues prayſe, / that all the vvoods theyr ecchoes back rebounded, / as if they knevv the meaning of their layes.

Source: wiktionary

[T]ho' Nations, vvhich conſult / Their Gain, at thy Expence, reſound Applauſe.

Source: wiktionary

Showing 4 of 42 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "resound"?

Closest matches include echo, reverberate, ring, awake the dead, be reflected.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "resound"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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