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Definition of repurpose

repurpose

/riːˈpɜːrpəs/
re · pur · pose
Adjective:repurposable
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Past Simple:repurposed
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Past Participle:repurposed
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Present Participle:repurposing
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repurpose Lexical Profile

repurpose Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To adapt or convert an object, material, or piece of content so that it can be used for a different function or in a new medium.

Example

"The city council voted to repurpose the historic railway station as a community arts center."

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• Nearby Words

repulsively
repulsiveness
repurchase
repurpose
reputability
reputable
reputably

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