redouble

verb
re·​dou·​ble | \ (ˌ)rē-ˈdə-bəl How to pronounce redouble (audio) \
redoubled; redoubling; redoubles

Definition of redouble

transitive verb

1 : to make twice as great in size or amount broadly : intensify, strengthen
2a 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

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Other Words from redouble

redouble noun

Examples of redouble in a Sentence

They redoubled their efforts to finish the work on time. Their efforts to finish the work redoubled as the deadline drew near.

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Gottlieb was a Jew from the Bronx who had worked his way from City College to a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Caltech, and whose desire to serve his country was redoubled when he was rejected by the Army during the Second World War. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, "Are Spies More Trouble Than They’re Worth?," 26 Aug. 2019 Douglas’s Luiz’s screamer on 71 minutes got the party started again as the home side redoubled their efforts in search of their first Premier League points. SI.com, "​Aston Villa 1-2 Bournemouth: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Cherries Edge Victory," 17 Aug. 2019 Environmental advocates said the study, which included researchers from Harvard University, was a reminder that states and utilities must redouble their efforts to repair leaks. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "A primer on methane (and cow flatulence)," 1 Aug. 2019 Trump made immigration the centerpiece of his 2016 campaign and has redoubled the message in his reëlection bid. Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, "The Democrats’ Immigration Problem Is Bigger Than Donald Trump," 25 July 2019 Some global auto makers have responded to the slump by redoubling their commitment to China. Trefor Moss, WSJ, "No Turnaround in Sight for China Car Sales," 10 July 2019 By redoubling investment in the technologies of a brand new industry, Canada can position itself to keep riding the wave as legalization spreads around the globe. Shafin Diamond Tejani, Quartz, "What Mark Twain can teach us about the weed industry," 29 June 2019 Fairfax vehemently denied the accusations in the wake of the interviews and redoubled his calls for law enforcement investigations. Ed O'keefe, CBS News, "Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax calls for criminal investigation into sexual assault allegations against him," 13 June 2019 The only plain surfaces are those of the mirrors, which serve to reflect and redouble the rest. Bruce Dale, National Geographic, "Adored, neglected, and restored: A 1968 Nat Geo feature explored Notre Dame," 17 Apr. 2019

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First Known Use of redouble

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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redouble

verb

English Language Learners Definition of redouble

: to greatly increase the size or amount of (something)

redouble

verb
re·​dou·​ble | \ rē-ˈdə-bəl How to pronounce redouble (audio) \
redoubled; redoubling

Kids Definition of redouble

: to greatly increase the size or amount of They redoubled their efforts.

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