redevelop
Americanverb (used with object)
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to develop (something) again.
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Photography. to submit (a film or the like) to a second development, as to intensify or tone it.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to rebuild or replan (a building, area, etc)
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photog to develop (a negative or print) for a second time, in order to improve the contrast, colour, etc
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to develop (something) again
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Present
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redevelopsimple
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redevelopssimple
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have redevelopedperfect
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has redevelopedperfect
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am redevelopingprogressive
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are redevelopingprogressive
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is redevelopingprogressive
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have been redevelopingperfect progressive
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has been redevelopingperfect progressive
Past
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redevelopedsimple
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had redevelopedperfect
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was redevelopingprogressive
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were redevelopingprogressive
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had been redevelopingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of redevelop
Example Sentences
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He has pledged to redevelop a swath of the National Mall into a “National Garden of American Heroes” that could reportedly feature dining facilities, an amphitheater, and hundreds of statues of famous Americans.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
The firm had previously announced plans to redevelop 350 Park Ave. in a project Beeson said would create 6,000 construction jobs and would lead to 15,000 permanent positions.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
Somerset Wildlife Trust has submitted a planning application to convert and redevelop the existing farm buildings at Honeygar Farm in Westhay.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
The federal government and the rail agencies running train service at Penn Station are considering proposals to redevelop it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
“It’s when wealthy people come into a neighborhood to redevelop it to increase its value. It usually pushes out people and businesses that have been around for a long time.”
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
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