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 city also received grants from the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta Conservancy to redevelop Central Harbor Park with features such as fire pits and a new police substation. Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024 And if voters approve on Tuesday, the expansion of the Denver Downtown Development Authority, which was launched to redevelop Union Station, could funnel an additional $500 million in capital for improvements. Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024 As of June 2024, plans to redevelop the building have seemingly been halted by the state’s governor and remain to be determined, NBC affiliate WJAR reported. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 New plans for old Northland mall The old Northland mall property in Southfield will soon be redeveloped. Leah Olajide, Detroit Free Press, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for redevelop 

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Nov. 2024.

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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