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

Both supported a newer proposal by Tallen Capital Partners to redevelop much of the property with housing, hotels, retail and a planned youth sports complex. — Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Once the site of a beloved food market, the area had stood empty for years, before being redeveloped to play home to restaurants, cafes and hospitality businesses. — Laura Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

In 2014, Coates relocated the restaurant to Hyde Park in a deal with the University of Chicago, which had redeveloped the Harper Court complex. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Since completing her project, the building, whose exteriors were landmarked, has been redeveloped into residential units, with the only hint of its past the remaining rooftop sign. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 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