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

The drama has only continued in the weeks since the election, as the council redid the budget. —Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026

There will be some touch-up painting or refinishing to hide the holes left after removing the hinges, but that's less work than redoing the entire door. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026

The rooms Guest rooms and suites have been nearly completely redone, corner to corner, and brought into a modern design vernacular. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026

The complaint calls on Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Howard County Council to remove Quisenberry and void Madigan's contract, as well as redo the selection process. —Dennis Valera, CBS News, 5 Jan. 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