redouble
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈdʌbəl/
KK: /rɪˈdʌbəl/
intransitive verb
Definition
To increase or make something twice as much or as great.
Example
The team decided to redouble their efforts to win the championship.
Tense Forms
Past: redoubled
Past Participle: redoubled
Conversation
I think we should really redouble our efforts for the project this week.
You're right, it's going to take a lot more work to finish on time.
Exactly! If we redouble our focus, we can get it done sooner.
Let's make a plan to tackle it together then!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
increase
amplify
intensify
Antonyms
decrease
diminish
reduce
transitive verb
Definition
To make something twice as much or to increase it significantly, often by repeating an action or effort.
Example
The team decided to redouble their efforts to meet the project deadline.
Tense Forms
Past: redoubled
Past Participle: redoubled
Conversation
I think we should redouble our efforts to finish this project on time.
Absolutely! It feels like we are falling behind a bit.
Yeah, let's make sure we redouble our focus this week.
Root Explanation
Redouble → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "doublier" (from Old French, meaning to double). The word "redouble" means to double again or to increase something significantly.
Memory Tip
Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') to 'double' it — that's why redouble means to increase something significantly.
Visually Confused Words
double
revoluble
resoluble
reducible
trouble
redissoluble
doublet
doubler