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 state has provided few public updates on the buildings, including whether they could be demolished instead of redeveloped, or whether the project is still happening. Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2025 Elland Road is expected to be redeveloped and, once back in the Premier League, supporters hope to see the full might of this investment vehicle in the transfer market. Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 Significantly, Related purchased 625 Madison Avenue and Extell acquired 635 Madison Avenue with both planning to tear down and redevelop the sites for residential, retail and hospitality use. Shimon Shkury, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 Tolbert suggested that Neiman’s in Dallas should prosper going forward, stating that 4 million visitors to downtown are expected in 2026, with the convention center being redeveloped and with some FIFA World Cup soccer games to be held in Dallas. David Moin, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025 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 5 Mar. 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
-mənt
noun

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