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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Karcher Mall itself has since been redeveloped as District 208, a commercial and residential center. David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025 The lower tiers of the Gallowgate End and Milburn and Sir John Hall (now Leazes) Stands were redeveloped in 1995, taking capacity to just over 36,000. Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 The quaint Swiss mountain village originally served as an army base but was redeveloped into a booming ski destination, all thanks to Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris, that now boasts 110 miles of trails, 33 lifts and some of the deepest powder and best off-piste skiing in the world. Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 Los Angeles County records show the property changed hands in 2023, following a proposal to redevelop it into 420,303 square feet of residential, lodging, dining, and drinking space, according to the city. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 28 Dec. 2024 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 20 Jan. 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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