Standard Lemma guide

recondition

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

  • CMU ARPABET: R IY2 K AH0 N D IH1 SH AH0 N Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

verb

Meaning 1

To restore to a functional state, or to a condition resembling the original.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • When reconditioning antique furniture, it is important to try to preserve as much of the original finish as possible.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

bring into an improved condition

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • He reconditioned the old appliances

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: condition

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English condition English recondition From re- + condition.