redevelop

verb

re·​de·​vel·​op ˌrē-di-ˈve-ləp How to pronounce redevelop (audio)
redeveloped; redeveloping; redevelops
Synonyms of redevelopnext

transitive verb

: to develop again
especially : redesign, rebuild
redeveloper noun

Examples of redevelop in a Sentence

The city has plans to redevelop the neighborhood. The city has plans to redevelop. We need to make sure that these problems don't redevelop.
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One important bonus of having the play premiere at the Kiln is that a few years ago the theatre and cinema complex was redeveloped with a big focus on accessibility front of house and backstage. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 1 May 2026 Other council members expressed a desire that the former grocery store be redeveloped first. Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 One example would be using vacancy maps to identify areas to redevelop. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 The airport is currently undergoing a $9 billion modernization effort, which involves redeveloping the central terminal, expanding the south terminal and upgrading all elevators, escalators, moving walkways and bathrooms throughout the complex. Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redevelop

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of redevelop was in 1835

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“Redevelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redevelop. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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redevelop

verb
re·​de·​vel·​op ˌrē-di-ˈvel-əp How to pronounce redevelop (audio)
: to develop again
especially : redesign, rebuild
redeveloper noun
redevelopment
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noun

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