redevelop

[ ree-di-vel-uhp ]

verb (used with object)

1. to develop (something) again.
2. Photography. to submit (a film or the like) to a second development, as to intensify or tone it.

verb (used without object)

1. to develop again.

redevelop

/ ˌriːdɪˈvɛləp /

verb

1. to rebuild or replan (a building, area, etc)
2. photog to develop (a negative or print) for a second time, in order to improve the contrast, colour, etc
3. to develop (something) again

Derived Forms

• ˌredeˈvelopment, noun
• ˌredeˈveloper, noun

Other Words From

• rede·velop·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of redevelop¹

First recorded in 1880–85; re- + develop

Example Sentences

Cloudy skies persist through the afternoon, and some patchy light snow may redevelop, especially in our southern areas.

From Washington Post

The snow would then probably redevelop later Thursday and keep going into the early morning on Friday as the next wave comes through.

From Washington Post

Snow may continue in the immediate area another hour or so, and then should start to taper off unless the band redevelops.

From Washington Post

The icy mix precipitation may end early Monday, but occasional snow showers may redevelop later Monday into Tuesday, especially in the District and to the north and northeast.

From Washington Post

Of its 50 simulations, most take the low center toward West Virginia or Ohio, then redevelop another south along the East Coast, as shown in the maps below.

From Washington Post

But here's one that isn't: how do you redevelop a co-op or condo?

From The Daily Beast

He can begin with steady work, to redevelop his muscles, and to reduce his bulk (if he is much over weight) by degrees.

From Project Gutenberg

It seems to take many generations to redevelop an atrophied conscience.

From Project Gutenberg