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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Shortening the leases gives the airport more flexibility in redeveloping the space. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025 That’s part of the reason that the Louisville Galleria opened there in the early 1980, and once that failed, it was redeveloped into the Fourth Street Live entertainment district in the early 2000s. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Dec. 2025 From Friday night into Saturday morning, strong winds are expected to redevelop along the Front Range mountains and foothills, especially in typical wind-prone areas. Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025 The historic Alms & Doepke building will be redeveloped into over 150 apartments, a cafe, and storefronts. Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025 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 20 Dec. 2025.

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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