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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Scattered rain is forecast to redevelop overnight. Cutter Martin, CBS News, 27 May 2026 His eponymous firm has designed scientific facilities for the UK and Spain, developed proposals for South Korea, India and Brazil, and worked with Australia and New Zealand to redevelop their polar bases. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 May 2026 In 2008, the first brick-and-mortar Misha’s opened at 1548 South Dixie Highway but eventually closed when the building was redeveloped. Connie Ogle may 23, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026 Village officials plan to redevelop the Signode site with recreational and public uses, as well as open space. Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 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 30 May. 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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