redo

verb

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

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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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 The breezy lobby bar has been redone with mid century modern furniture and brassy regency touches, giving the space a youthful feel. Brooke Porter Katz, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026 Miller also redid the concrete flooring and epoxy in the back. Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026 The drama has only continued in the weeks since the election, as the council redid the budget. Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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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