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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Unlike paint, which can be redone in a weekend if needed, wall-to-wall carpet sticks around for the long haul. Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026 The museum, too, has been thoroughly redone. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 Faison said that Lawrence advised him to redo his audition in a different style. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026 One of its first moves this summer will be redoing about 75% of its assortment in decorative home, which includes items like candlesticks, throw pillows and greenery. Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Mar. 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 11 Mar. 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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