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redevelop

 

[ ˌriːdɪˈvɛləp ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

urban planning

Develop or renew the buildings in (an urban area), typically by replacing old buildings with new ones. The process of redeveloping often involves improving infrastructure and amenities to attract new residents or businesses.

Synonyms

regenerate, renew, revamp

Examples of usage

  • The city council has approved a plan to redevelop the old industrial district into a modern residential area.
  • The company is investing millions to redevelop the waterfront with trendy shops and restaurants.
  • The government aims to redevelop the city center to make it more attractive for tourists.
Context #2 | Verb

real estate

To renovate or repurpose a property to increase its value, either for sale or rental purposes.

Synonyms

rehabilitate, renovate, revitalize

Examples of usage

  • The developer plans to redevelop the old warehouse into luxury lofts.
  • They are looking for investors to help redevelop the historic mansion into a boutique hotel.

Translations

Translations of the word "redevelop" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconstruir

🇮🇳 पुनर्विकास करना

🇩🇪 umgestalten

🇮🇩 mengembangkan ulang

🇺🇦 переосмислити

🇵🇱 przebudować

🇯🇵 再開発する

🇫🇷 réaménager

🇪🇸 reurbanizar

🇹🇷 yeniden geliştirmek

🇰🇷 재개발하다

🇸🇦 إعادة التطوير

🇨🇿 přestavět

🇸🇰 prestavať

🇨🇳 重新开发

🇸🇮 preoblikovati

🇮🇸 endurbyggja

🇰🇿 қайта құру

🇬🇪 გადაკეთება

🇦🇿 yenidən inkişaf etdirmək

🇲🇽 reurbanizar

Etymology

The term 'redevelop' originated in the mid-19th century, combining the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' with 'develop,' which comes from the Latin 'developare,' meaning 'to unwrap.' The concept of redevelopment became more prominent in the 20th century with the rise of urban renewal projects and the revitalization of older city areas.

See also: develop, developable, developed, developer, developers, developing, developments, redevelopment, underdevelopment, undeveloped.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,909 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.