redevelop

verb

re·​de·​vel·​op ˌrē-di-ˈve-ləp How to pronounce redevelop (audio)
redeveloped; redeveloping; redevelops
Synonyms of redevelopnext

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 possible closure has some residents questioning whether another option could have been explored before the property was redeveloped. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK requested that firm PGAV Architects conduct a third-party study determining the true price tag and how do-able Eastside Innovation’s plans would be to redevelop the property. — Sofi Zeman august 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026 The remaining resort buildings were eventually demolished, but discussions about redeveloping the property have been going on for years. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 The island’s waterfront real estate is being redeveloped with luxury condo buildings and multimillion-dollar mansions. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 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

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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