redevelop

verb

re·​de·​vel·​op ˌrē-di-ˈve-ləp How to pronounce redevelop (audio)
redeveloped; redeveloping; redevelops
Synonyms of redevelopnext

transitive verb

: to develop again
especially : redesign, rebuild
redeveloper noun

Examples of redevelop in a Sentence

The city has plans to redevelop the neighborhood. The city has plans to redevelop. We need to make sure that these problems don't redevelop.
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The crime procedural, from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television, will be redeveloped with the same lead and a new writer. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 June 2026 The prime piece of land that City Hall sits on could then be sold and redeveloped to better suit the city's needs. Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 12 June 2026 The proposal would award a long-term lease to Virginia Key, LLC to redevelop the 27-acre property on the west side of Virginia Key that includes the Rickenbacker Marina and Marine Stadium marina. Tess Riski june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026 The company specifically seeks out closed industrial facilities to redevelop into data centers, according to its website. Sofi Zeman june 8, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for redevelop

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of redevelop was in 1835

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“Redevelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redevelop. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

redevelop

verb
re·​de·​vel·​op ˌrē-di-ˈvel-əp How to pronounce redevelop (audio)
: to develop again
especially : redesign, rebuild
redeveloper noun
redevelopment
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noun

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