verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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CMU ARPABET:R IY0 D IH0 V EH1 L AH0 P
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
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
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.