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

Increasingly, schools in California excessively coddle students by neglecting to impose penalties for late work, eliminating the possibility for a failing grade, and unlimited opportunities to redo exams and assignments. —Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026

Finally, Texas redid its batter's eye in centerfield. —Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026

Black and beige is the quintessential color scheme, but the house has redone it in different variations over the years. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026

Atmos annually files a request to redo its rates, and has previously cited infrastructure improvements as a reason for increasing costs. —Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026

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