redevelop

verb

re·​de·​vel·​op ˌrē-di-ˈve-ləp 

redeveloped; redeveloping; redevelops

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The agent representing the buyers said at the time that his clients planned to tear down the home and redevelop the North Bay Road site. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

The proposal to redevelop Corporate Woods comes at a time when the city strives to transform the area into a more walkable and vibrant space for residents, workers and visitors. — Taylor O'Connor 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

The city and its partners decided to demolish the old structure and redevelop the full site, opening up room to nearly double the apartment stock through a second building. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 12 Aug. 2026

Business leaders argued that redeveloping the site was the best path forward for Dallas. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for redevelop

• develop
• envelop

Kids Definition

redevelop

verb

re·​de·​vel·​op ˌrē-di-ˈvel-əp 

: to develop again

especially : redesign, rebuild

redeveloper noun

redevelopment

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noun