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Definition of rehome

rehome

/riːˈhoʊm/
re · home
Past Simple:rehomed
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Past Participle:rehomed
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Present Participle:rehoming
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rehome Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To find a new home or owner for (especially a pet or rescue animal).

Example

"The local animal shelter works tirelessly to rehome abandoned dogs and cats with loving families."

2

To give away or find a new owner for an unwanted household item.

Example

"Before moving into a smaller apartment, she decided to rehome several pieces of antique furniture."

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• Rhymes for rehome

• Nearby Words

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