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redevelop

verb · 6 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.

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verb

Meaning 1

To develop again or differently.

To convert a neighbourhood by demolishing old buildings and building new ones, or by renovating existing ones.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • They dream of redeveloping the entire downtown.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To develop again or differently.

To reprogram (an app).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

Examples

  • to redevelop an unsuccessful product for relaunch

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To develop again or differently.

To intensify by a second process.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

change the plans for the use of (land)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: build up, develop

5

verb

Meaning 5

formulate or develop again, of an improved theory or hypothesis

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: reformulate

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: explicate, formulate, develop

6

verb

Meaning 6

develop for a second time, in order to improve the contrast, colour, etc., of a negative or print

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: develop

History

Etymology

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