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

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While much of the building has been redone, the large-stone walls are original. —Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025

His main work is as a kind of atelier for living spaces, redoing homes, hotels, and apartments for the style set. —Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025

While the city resolved those issues in October, officials proposed redoing those stepsto approve the transfer out of an abundance of caution. —Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 12 Nov. 2025

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