Definition

Adjective 1. Made much greater, more intense, or more numerous: Describes something that has been increased significantly in intensity, size, quantity, or force. It implies a doubling or a substantial reinforcement of the original level.

Usage

The adjective "redoubled" is used to modify a noun, emphasizing that the thing described has been intensified or reinforced beyond its previous state. It often follows verbs like "face," "meet," or "make."

Examples

• Adjective:
  • We faced redoubled attacks from the enemy. (The enemy attacks became much more intense or frequent.)
  • Despite our redoubled efforts, the project was delayed. (Our efforts were significantly increased, but it wasn't enough.)
  • The team responded to the challenge with redoubled enthusiasm. (Their enthusiasm became much stronger.)

Advanced Usage

• "with redoubled...": A common prepositional phrase used to describe the manner of an action.
  • She returned to her studies with redoubled vigor after the break.

Variants and Related Words

• Redouble (verb): To make or become much greater, more intense, or more numerous; to double.
  • The company will redouble its focus on sustainability.
• Doubled (adjective): Made twice as great or numerous. ("Redoubled" often implies a more forceful or significant increase than simply "doubled.")

Synonyms

• Intensified
• Increased
• Reinforced
• Strengthened
• Heightened

Antonyms

• Diminished
• Reduced
• Weakened
• Lessened

Adjective

1. become much greater in intensity or size or amount
   • we faced redoubled attacks from the enemy
   • despite our redoubled efforts