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

The Constitution calls for new maps every 10 years after the census is taken to divide up the population, redo the maps. —Dana Taylor, USA Today, 8 May 2026

The slope has been extensively redone, a mixture of professionals installing retaining walls to create the terraces and pathways, and Hildenbrand and his son building decks so seating could be placed up on the slope. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

Metra is now redoing the asphalt platforms on both the east and west sides of the tracks, which is a three-month process from start to finish since Metra works in quadrants for the safety of commuters, Meyer said. —Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026

And so my manager came in to redo my deal. —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 May 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