repurpose

verb

re·​pur·​pose (ˌ)rē-ˈpər-pəs How to pronounce repurpose (audio)
repurposed; repurposing; repurposes

transitive verb

: to give a new purpose or use to
repurpose the company's website
repurpose the archived material

Examples of repurpose in a Sentence

finding ways to repurpose old computer equipment
Recent Examples on the Web
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The Liberty Station grounds closed in 1997, and in subsequent decades were gradually repurposed into a 100-acre center for arts, history and commerce. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 With a little creativity, pool noodles can be repurposed in all sorts of practical ways around the house and yard. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 June 2025 Most paper can only be recycled about eight times before the paper fibers get too short to be repurposed. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025 Think repurposing ingredients for the purposes of sustainability, but also thematic consistency. Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for repurpose

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of repurpose was in 1984

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“Repurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repurpose. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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