redevelop
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌriːdɪˈvɛl/
KK: /ridɪˈvɛl/
intransitive verb
Definition
To improve or change something that has already been developed, often by making it better or more modern.
Example
The city plans to redevelop the old factory site into a park.
Tense Forms
Past: redeveloped
Past Participle: redeveloped
Conversation
Did you hear they plan to redevelop the old park downtown?
Yeah, I saw that! It could really use a facelift.
I hope they make it more family-friendly this time.
Definitely! More activities would attract more visitors.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
revamp
rebuild
restore
Antonyms
deteriorate
neglect
destroy
transitive verb
Definition
To improve or change something that already exists, often by rebuilding or renovating it.
Example
The city plans to redevelop the old factory site into a park.
Tense Forms
Past: redeveloped
Past Participle: redeveloped
Conversation
Did you hear they plan to redevelop that old park downtown?
Yeah, I read about it! It needs some improvements.
I hope they redevelop it into something more family-friendly.
Root Explanation
Redevelop → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "develop" (from Old French *desveloper*, meaning to unwrap or unfold). The word "redevelop" means to develop something again or to improve it after it has been previously developed.
Memory Tip
Think of 'developing' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'develop' means to unfold or improve.
Visually Confused Words
predevelop
develop
overdevelop