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

This would explain why a lot of Destiny 1 content can be reworked and redone to reappear in Destiny 2, but this only happens in extremely rare instances with actual Destiny 2 content, such as a one-time return of The Leviathan to a season or a few Crucible maps. —Paul Tassi, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

Inspired by the resort’s Caribbean surroundings, guests can enjoy pastel, earthy shades, new lighting, new kitchen countertops with farm-style sinks, and completely redone bathrooms that make every space feel fresh and serene. —Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2025

Designs to redo approximately 250,000 square feet of second floor office space have been completed. —Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2025

Now, with the couple eager to redo their wedding, the OP's boyfriend is encouraging her to help plan the new event. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 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