redevelop

verb re·de·vel·op \ˌrē-di-ˈve-ləp\

: to change the appearance of an area especially by repairing and adding new buildings, stores, roads, etc.

: to happen or develop again

Full Definition of REDEVELOP

transitive verb

: to develop again; especially : redesign, rebuild

— re·de·vel·op·er noun

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1841

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