rebuild
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.re·build
verb \(ˌ)rē-ˈbild\re·built\-ˈbilt\re·build·ing
Definition of REBUILD
transitive verb
1
a : to make extensive repairs to : reconstruct <rebuild a war-torn city> b : to restore to a previous state <rebuild inventories>
2
: to make extensive changes in : remodel <rebuild society>
intransitive verb
: to build again <planned to rebuild after the fire>
See Examples of REBUILD
- He rebuilt his house after it was destroyed by a fire.
- They tried to rebuild after the earthquake.
- The new owner plans to rebuild the franchise.
- The team is rebuilding after losing most of its top players.
First Known Use of REBUILD
1537
Rhymes with REBUILD
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