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rebuild

/ˌriːˈbɪld/
re · build
Plural:rebuilds
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Adjective:rebuilt
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Past Simple:rebuilt
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Past Participle:rebuilt
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Present Participle:rebuilding
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rebuild Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To build something again after it has been damaged, dismantled, or destroyed.

Example

"After the devastating storm, the residents worked together to rebuild the town's historic library."

2

To restore or re-establish an intangible state, relationship, or organization to its former strength or effectiveness.

Example

"It took several years of open communication to rebuild trust between the two business partners."

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• noun

1

An act or instance of reconstructing, overhauling, or restoring something (such as a building, engine, or sports team).

Example

"The classic car required a complete engine rebuild before it could be driven safely on the highway."

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• Rhymes for rebuild

• Nearby Words

rebranding
rebroadcast
rebuff
rebuild
rebuildable
rebuilder
rebuke

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century by combining the Latinate prefix re- ('again') with the native English verb build, which derives from Old English byldan ('to construct a house').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rebuild. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rebuild
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