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

Joslin Park The splash pad at Joslin Park was completely redone, using some old components from the original structure. — Bella Decrescenzo, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026

By redoing it, albeit with more high-tech equipment than was available in 1919, Harksen hopes to illustrate that even monumental experiments can be re-created by the average person. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026

With the overall American market at a little more than $30 billion per year, the NFL and NBA take more than two-thirds of the money, with the NFL the most dominant force in American TV, asking its partners to redo its deals for more money. — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 14 July 2026

In the process, longstanding federal contracting controls were set aside, no-bid contracts were awarded, and superficial cosmetic work was performed that staff warned would have to be redone. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 13 July 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