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to rebuild

to rebuild

485 2.8
Make something again after it is damaged or destroyed
  • verb
  • /ˌriːˈbɪld/
translation icon : reconstruir
  • The city plans to rebuild the bridge that was destroyed in the storm.
  • rebuild homes
  • rebuild communities
  • rebuild or repair

It shows that Alex brought her set to Kamala, rebuilt it where she was.

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Examples

  • Similarly, the international community did not prioritize rebuilding the justice system or improving the rule of law.

    Academic text (2011)
  • We can rebuild Henenlotter High together.

  • And then we will stand with you as you rebuild your great country.

  • Bill decided to... rebuild it by hand just like his father.

  • As a result, between 2007 and 2010, residents rebuilt less than half of the town.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Rather, I think we need to rebuild a system for the preparation of school leaders.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Max, I sincerely want to rebuild our trust.

  • Chicago is called the Second City because after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, Chicago was rebuilt on its ruins.

  • This long-awaited news has paved the way for the launch of the official operation to begin rebuilding our nation.

  • I'm not going to do anything to jeopardize what we've rebuilt, okay?

Synonyms

to fix
vsto rebuild
1.0

To repair something so it works again

implies larger scale building again after destruction rather than small repairs
to restore
vsto rebuild
219 3.5

Return something like a painting or building to its original working condition

involves actual rebuilding after damage rather than just returning function
to renovate
vsto rebuild
76 3.8

To repair and improve a building or room so it looks new again

focuses on rebuilding after damage rather than improving appearance or condition
to mend
vsto rebuild
41 1.2

Fix something that is broken or torn

involves rebuilding after severe damage rather than simple small repairs
to reconstruct
vsto rebuild
33 3.9

Build again something that was damaged or destroyed

is about building something again after damage rather than minor repair
to refurbish
vsto rebuild
31 4.6

To make something clean and like new by fixing or decorating it

is about rebuilding after damage rather than cosmetic renewal and cleaning
to rehabilitate
vsto rebuild
9 4.9

To repair and return a building or system to good condition

is about rebuilding after destruction rather than general repair or renewal
to recondition
vsto rebuild
3 5.4

To fix something so it works well again

emphasizes full rebuilding after destruction rather than making usable again
to rehab
vsto rebuild
  • Informal
2 3.7

To fix a building or object so it is usable again

focuses on building again after damage rather than general repair or upgrading

Antonyms

54 3.7

Completely destroy a building or large structure

How Thorough

to rebuild
485 2.8
to restore
219 3.5
to repair
365 1.0
to patch
151 2.5

Surface Forms

rebuild infinitive
rebuilding present participle
rebuilds third person singular
rebuilt past
rebuilt past participle

Morphology

rebuild = build (transparent) = re + build

This is a standard and highly productive use of 're-' meaning 'again' added to 'build'.

Etymology

The word rebuild puts the prefix re- ('again') in front of the familiar word build. So to rebuild something is to 'build' it again after it has been damaged or destroyed.