redo

verb

re·​do (ˌ)rē-ˈdü How to pronounce redo (audio)

transitive verb

1
: to do over or again
2

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.
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Similarly, Arden wanted to rectify a misstep from week six by redoing a raspberry and basil syrup for his raspberry cake. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025 The kitchen is New York City narrow but has been redone with black-granite countertops and a Subzero fridge. Clio Chang, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025 Garcia then handed it off to co-producer Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert), who brought in guitarist Nathan Keeterle to redo some of the parts and to provide a searing solo. Tom Roland, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025 Gientke told the Statesman in a phone interview that the Urban Renewal Agency funds for his project in downtown Caldwell would be disbursed annually over the next 15 years, and used to improve public safety around the lot by redoing and widening sidewalks, and adding light posts. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for redo

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of redo was in 1597

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“Redo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redo. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

redo

verb
re·​do (ˈ)rē-ˈdü How to pronounce redo (audio)
redid -ˈdid How to pronounce redo (audio) ; redone -ˈdən How to pronounce redo (audio) ; redoing -ˈdü-iŋ How to pronounce redo (audio)
: to do over or again
especially : redecorate

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