redo

verb

re·​do (ˌ)rē-ˈdü 

redid (ˌ)rē-ˈdid  ; redone (ˌ)rē-ˈdən  ; redoing (ˌ)rē-ˈdü-iŋ  ; redoes (ˌ)rē-ˈdəz 

transitive verb

1

: to do over or again

2

: redecorate

redo

ˈrē-ˌdü  ˌrē-ˈdü 

noun

Synonyms of redo

• remodel
• modify
• change
• alter
• rework

Examples of redo in a Sentence

Let's hope we don't have to redo our paperwork.

I want to redo the kitchen and put in new cabinets and new appliances.

Recent Examples on the Web

When leadership later changes course, employees are left redoing work. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026

In September, Staten Island Justice Wayne Ozzi agreed that the city had shifted that responsibility to homeowners and ordered officials to redo parts of the process. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2026

But there is still the possibility of making your own retreat by redoing the deck and backyard space. — Rachel Freundt, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

There’s nothing more calming than watching people try to redo their houses into the home of their dreams. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for redo

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

redo

verb

re·​do (ˈ)rē-ˈdü 

redid -ˈdid  ; redone -ˈdən  ; redoing -ˈdü-iŋ 

: to do over or again

especially : redecorate