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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One challenge in redeveloping the structure was the need to raise a portion of the roof by 12 feet to install elevated platforms and to accommodate a mile-long track to process the linen. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026 As those units deteriorate or are redeveloped, they are often replaced with higher-rent housing. Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026 The divided views highlight deeper questions about how the site should be redeveloped and whether an arena fits. Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026 The music venue is part of work to redevelop the former Civic Arena site, which is now also home to a $300 million, 26-story skyscraper that houses First National Bank's headquarters. Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 16 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026.

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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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