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rebuild
verb re·build \(ˌ)rē-ˈbild\
: to build (something) again after it has been damaged or destroyed
: to make important improvements or changes in (something)
re·built\-ˈbilt\re·build·ing
Full Definition of REBUILD
transitive verb
1
a : to make extensive repairs to : reconstruct <rebuild a war-torn city> b : to restore to a previous state <rebuild inventories>
2
: to make extensive changes in : remodel <rebuild society>
intransitive verb
: to build again <planned to rebuild after the fire>
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First Known Use of REBUILD
1537
Synonym Discussion of REBUILD
mend, repair, patch, rebuild mean to put into good order something that is injured, damaged, or defective. mend implies making whole or sound something broken, torn, or injured <mended the torn dress>. repair applies to the fixing of more extensive damage or dilapidation <repaired the back steps>. patch implies an often temporary fixing of a hole or break with new material <patch worn jeans>. rebuild suggests making like new without completely replacing <a rebuilt automobile engine>.
Rhymes with REBUILD
REBUILD Defined for Kids
rebuild
verb re·build \ˌrē-ˈbild\
re·built \-ˈbilt\re·build·ing
Definition of REBUILD for Kids
1
: to make important repairs to or changes in <I'm rebuilding an old house.>
2
: to construct again
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