Definition

To provide someone or something with new or better housing.

Example

The city plans to rehouse families affected by the flood into safer accommodations.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they are going to rehouse the families from that old apartment building?

Yeah, I read that they found a new place for them. That's great news!

I hope the new houses are much better than the old ones.

Same here! Everyone deserves a good place to live.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rehouse → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "house" (from Old English "hus", meaning dwelling or shelter). The word "rehouse" means to provide a house again or to move someone into a new house.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and a 'dwelling' ('house') — rehousing means providing someone with a house again.

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