rebuild
verb
re·build (ˌ)rē-ˈbild 
rebuilt (ˌ)rē-ˈbilt ; rebuilding
; rebuilding 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
Example Sentences
He rebuilt his house after it was destroyed by a fire. They tried to rebuild after the earthquake. The new owner plans to rebuild the franchise. The team is rebuilding after losing most of its top players.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Dan explained that Abasin Hidai, a mutual friend of his and his wife, had returned to Afghanistan to help rebuild his country. Michael Venutolo-mantovani, WIRED, 30 Aug. 2022 As a result of this mass destruction, European nations required large influxes of aid to help rebuild their economies. Caitlin Mclean, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2022 President Biden is cancelling up to $20,000 of federal student debt for as many as 43 million Americans — a powerful step to help rebuild the middle class. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2022 The Arizona Republic wrote about his situation and about efforts by the Navajo grassroots organization Chizh for Cheii to help rebuild the roof. Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2022 The Alaska Legislature has included $200 million in funding in the capital budget to help rebuild the Port of Alaska. Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 27 May 2022 Dave Aranda had to completely rebuild the program from the ground up. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 A hundred miles south in Marja, mechanic Hajji Trojan Musafir had to rebuild his storefront three times over the course of the war. Susannah George, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 See More
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Dan explained that Abasin Hidai, a mutual friend of his and his wife, had returned to Afghanistan to help rebuild his country. Michael Venutolo-mantovani, WIRED, 30 Aug. 2022 As a result of this mass destruction, European nations required large influxes of aid to help rebuild their economies. Caitlin Mclean, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2022 President Biden is cancelling up to $20,000 of federal student debt for as many as 43 million Americans — a powerful step to help rebuild the middle class. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2022 The Arizona Republic wrote about his situation and about efforts by the Navajo grassroots organization Chizh for Cheii to help rebuild the roof. Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2022 The Alaska Legislature has included $200 million in funding in the capital budget to help rebuild the Port of Alaska. Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 27 May 2022 Dave Aranda had to completely rebuild the program from the ground up. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 A hundred miles south in Marja, mechanic Hajji Trojan Musafir had to rebuild his storefront three times over the course of the war. Susannah George, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1537, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Kids Definition
rebuild
verb
re·build ˌrē-ˈbild
rebuilt
-ˈbilt
; rebuilding 1
: to make important repairs to or changes in
I'm rebuilding an old house.
2
: to construct again
rebuild
verb
as in to reconstruct
to put into good shape again after having been destroyed or damaged It took a long time to rebuild the ruined house after the hurricane. Synonyms & Similar Words
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- reconstruct
- rehabilitate
- restore
- overhaul
- refurbish
- repair
- regenerate
- fix up
- furbish
- heal
- rehab
- aid
- revive
- maintain
- help
- cure
- revitalize
- service
- prepare
- condition
- ready
- improve
- rejuvenate
- modify
- renew
- renovate
- refresh
- adjust
- reform
- freshen
- fix
- rectify
- redress
- right
- better
- correct
- enhance
- refreshen
- revamp
- enrich
- ameliorate
- recondition
- patch
- mend
- meliorate
- doctor
- care (for)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ruin
- break
- damage
- hurt
- wreck
- harm
- impair
- injure
- spoil
- flaw
- deface
- mar
- disfigure
- cripple
- vandalize
- mutilate
- disable
- blemish
- maim
- mangle
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of rebuild are mend, patch, and repair. While all these words mean "to put into good order something that is injured, damaged, or defective," rebuild suggests making like new without completely replacing.
a rebuilt automobile engine
The synonyms mend and rebuild are sometimes interchangeable, but mend implies making whole or sound something broken, torn, or injured.
mended the torn dress
The meanings of patch and rebuild largely overlap; however, patch implies an often temporary fixing of a hole or break with new material.
patch worn jeans
In some situations, the words repair and rebuild are roughly equivalent. However, repair applies to the fixing of more extensive damage or dilapidation.
repaired the back steps
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