Synonyms

recondition

American

[ree-kuhn-dish-uhn] / ˌri kənˈdɪʃ ən /

verb (used with object)

to restore to a good or satisfactory condition; repair; make over.

recondition British

/ ˌriːkənˈdɪʃən /

verb

(tr) to restore to good condition or working order

to recondition an engine

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Other Word Forms

reconditioned

adjective

Etymology

Origin of recondition

First recorded in 1915–20; re- + condition

Example Sentences

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She is part of the Recondition codesign group, who make small changes to make fashion feel good again.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

From that light bulb moment, Recondition, which Brown said created every piece with accessibility and style in mind, was born.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The revelation after Ellie Brown's injury in 2021 led to her setting up Recondition, a disability friendly clothes label.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Paige Dease is a Recondition customer and loves the label, which she says "allows her to rock her jeans".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

"People want something that physically works for them, the function is there; with Recondition, it's all about like marrying those two together."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

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