redo

verb

re·​do (ˌ)rē-ˈdü How to pronounce redo (audio)

transitive verb

1
: to do over or again
2
redo
ˈrē-ˌdü How to pronounce redo (audio)
ˌrē-ˈdü
noun

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.
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Following widespread opposition, the agency decided to scrap the project and redo the corridor last November. Nadia Lopez, Axios, 9 May 2025 Designed by prolific modern architect A. Quincy Jones, Aniston’s home was renovated in 1965 by Frederick Fisher and later redone by The Morning Show actress and ex-husband Justin Theroux. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 May 2025 Complaints from multiple business sectors led Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency to redo the rules for its Energize Denver building performance policy — commonly referred to as green building rules. Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025 The emotional cost of mentally undoing and redoing past events might be imperceptible in the moment, but compounds considerably in the long run. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for redo

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of redo was in 1597

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“Redo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redo. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

redo

verb
re·​do (ˈ)rē-ˈdü How to pronounce redo (audio)
redid -ˈdid How to pronounce redo (audio) ; redone -ˈdən How to pronounce redo (audio) ; redoing -ˈdü-iŋ How to pronounce redo (audio)
: to do over or again
especially : redecorate

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