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redouble
verb re·dou·ble \(ˌ)rē-ˈdə-bəl\
: to greatly increase the size or amount of (something)
Full Definition of REDOUBLE
transitive verb
1
: to make twice as great in size or amount; broadly : intensify, strengthen
2
a obsolete : to echo back b archaic : repeat
intransitive verb
1
: to become redoubled
2
archaic : resound
3
: to double an opponent's double in bridge
— redouble noun
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First Known Use of REDOUBLE
15th century
Related to REDOUBLE
- Synonyms
- accentuate, amp (up), amplify, beef (up), boost, consolidate, deepen, enhance, heighten, magnify, intensify, step up, strengthen
Rhymes with REDOUBLE
REDOUBLED Defined for Kids
redouble
verb re·dou·ble \rē-ˈdə-bəl\
re·dou·bledre·dou·bling
Definition of REDOUBLE for Kids
: to greatly increase the size or amount of <They redoubled their efforts.>
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