redevelop

verb

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

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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The partners plan to redevelop Thomson View, which was originally built in 1975, into a 1,240-unit residential condominium, the consortium said in a statement over the weekend. Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Doug Jennings, a RE/MAX Commercial Alliance associate, said many options exist to redevelop the property. Sara B. Hansen, The Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2024 The buyer plans to redevelop the property into office and retail space, with the potential for residences and a hotel, says Justin Lossner, a senior managing director in JLL's Des Moines office, which listed the property. Linh Ta, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024 Advertisement With an eye toward redeveloping the area for a new housing project, the city began pursuing residents’ properties in the early 1950s through eminent domain and below-market offers. Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for redevelop 

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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