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 opportunity to redevelop about 11.5 acres in the heart of the Highlands has drawn a mix of regional, national and local development companies mostly pitching a mixed-use vision for the site, listing agents have previously told the Courier Journal. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 27 Aug. 2025 Extreme housing shortages in urban areas across the U.S. can be eased by redeveloping empty office towers and business parks, our agency’s new study confirms. Dean Kaplan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 The project involves redeveloping an existing building and adding a street-level balcony, pending National Park Service approval. Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025 The Cherry Creek corner that is home to Italian restaurant Cucina Colore has sold, although the buyer has no immediate plans to redevelop it. Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025 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 3 Sep. 2025.

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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