Synonyms of redefine

redefine

verb

ˌrē-di-ˈfīn 

as in to reconsider

to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal

learning that he had been adopted forced him to completely redefine his identity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reconsider
• revisit
• review
• rethink
• reexamine
• reevaluate
• reconceive
• reanalyze
• readdress
• go over
• reexplore
• reweigh
• think better of
• amend
• reimagine
• reconceptualize
• reassess
• reenvision
• change one's mind (about)
• rehear
• reappraise
• rectify
• revise
• remedy
• reinvestigate
• emend
• restudy
• correct
• reform

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• maintain
• defend
• assert
• uphold

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of redefine

Italian designers who are redefining the future of fashion, including designers and artisans who are contributing to the creative evolution of Italy with tradition, innovation and responsibility. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Waddingham’s move to the Lead Actress ranks, joining star Sudeikis on the distaff side, fits with Ted Lasso‘s Season 4 focus on women who break barriers and redefine leadership. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026

An engineer is someone trained to understand complex systems, define and redefine problems, bring together the knowledge and tools needed to solve them, test whether solutions work, and take responsibility for the outcome. — Sufian Aldogom, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2026

Teams compensate with prompts and tool-specific definitions, so each new agent project quietly redefines the business from scratch. — Felix Liao, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026