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

There are many layers of meaning and many aspects to the concept that are worth examining, especially in light of our attempts to redefine optimism, which depends in many ways, and in many not-so-obvious ways, on the idea of progress. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026

Join award-winning comic book creators for a look at the stories redefining horror, crime, fantasy, sci-fi, and genres that refuse to fit the mold. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026

Also on Wednesday, the National Republican Senatorial Committee released a memo effectively pleading with AI companies to spend money to redefine public perception on the issue. — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026

Mashburn said baby boomers are redefining retirement, right down to who runs the place. — Itay Hod, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026