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Grammar : Adv, verb
Spell : ree-duhb-uh l
Phonetic Transcription : riˈdʌb əl



Definition of re-doubled

Origin :
  • mid-15c., "double again, multiply" (trans.), from Middle French redoubler, from Old French re- "again" (see re-) + doubler "to double" (see double (v.)). Meaning "become twice as much" (intrans.) is from late 15c. Related: Redoubled; redoubling.
  • As in doubly : adv twofold
  • As in increase : verb add or grow
  • As in intensify : verb make more forceful, severe
  • As in magnify : verb enlarge, intensify
  • As in mount : verb increase, grow
  • As in rally : verb reorganize, unite
  • As in rise : verb increase, grow
  • As in rouse : verb stimulate, excite
  • As in redouble : verb reinforce
  • As in redouble : verb intensify
  • As in reecho : verb echo
  • As in snowball : verb increase
  • As in deepen : verb make more intense
  • As in double : verb make two of; make twice as large
  • As in duplicate : verb make a copy; repeat
  • As in echo : verb repeat, copy
Example sentences :
  • Then I knew that the fortress was about to capitulate and re-doubled my attacks.
  • Extract from : « My Friends the Savages » by Giovanni Battista Cerruti
  • But she re-doubled her watch on the girl's goings and comings.
  • Extract from : « Painted Veils » by James Huneker
  • As they approached the town, the demonstrations of insolence were re-doubled.
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 99, January, 1866 » by Various
  • For the next forty-eight hours the efforts of the authorities were re-doubled.
  • Extract from : « The Crime of the Century » by Henry M. Hunt
  • Then came threats—threats that made Ludwig fairly shudder, though he continued to bind and tie with re-doubled energy.
  • Extract from : « Hans Brinker » by Mary Mapes Dodge
  • The hope of this re-union will nerve the heart and body of Mr. Bibb to re-doubled effort in a cause otherwise dear to him.
  • Extract from : « Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself » by Henry Bibb

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