redo

verb

re·​do (ˌ)rē-ˈdü 

redid (ˌ)rē-ˈdid  ; redone (ˌ)rē-ˈdən  ; redoing (ˌ)rē-ˈdü-iŋ  ; redoes (ˌ)rē-ˈdəz 

transitive verb

1

: to do over or again

2

: redecorate

redo

ˈrē-ˌdü 

ˌrē-ˈdü

noun

Synonyms

• alter
• change
• make over
• modify
• recast
• refashion
• remake
• remodel
• revamp
• revise
• rework
• vary

Examples of redo in a Sentence

Let's hope we don't have to redo our paperwork.

I want to redo the kitchen and put in new cabinets and new appliances.

Recent Examples on the Web

Harvard redoes its search and produces more information for DHS. —Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 28 May 2025

She got dressed up, got her nails done and was nominated for the prom court Many people would love to redo their prom experience, but not everyone gets the chance. —Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 25 May 2025

The vote to potentially redo the vice chair election is not related to Hogg’s primary efforts, though the developments coupled together have underscored a rocky start to his term as DNC vice chair. —Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 23 May 2025

The project has been redone by other people, at schools and community centers. —Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for redo

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

redo

verb

re·​do (ˈ)rē-ˈdü 

redid -ˈdid  ; redone -ˈdən  ; redoing -ˈdü-iŋ 

: to do over or again

especially : redecorate