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 Park District initially plans to redevelop 90 acres of the Howe center. Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025 To help negate Irvine’s loss of open space from redeveloping the golf course, Irvine Co. also proposes donating to the city its avocado groves and nearby land in northern Irvine. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 May 2025 The Stronach Group will retain ownership of Laurel Park and can sell or redevelop the property for non-racing use. Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025 Stronger thunderstorms could redevelop later today, with the highest risk for tornadoes expected to occur in the afternoon or evening. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 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 18 May. 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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