rebuild — to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːˈbɪld/
Example Sentences
- After his gaming PC crashed, Tom had to rebuild his entire setup - and his will to live.
- The company plans to rebuild the factory with more advanced technology.
- My mom said she would rebuild our broken relationship, but she still won't let me borrow the car.
rebuild
VERB[/ˌriːˈbɪld/]
to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
The determined carpenter nailed the first new beam, ready to rebuild the completely collapsed cabin.
RE(again) + BUILD(construct) — to rebuild is simply to patiently construct something again after it falls apart.
The skilled worker refused to build upon the crooked foundation, deciding instead to completely rebuild it from scratch.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Rebuild combines the prefix re- (meaning again) with build, which derives from Old English byldan, originally meaning to construct or erect a structure. The compound formed to express the concept of constructing something anew or restoring it to its former state.
Breakdown
re- (again, anew) + build (from Old English byldan, meaning to construct or erect). The prefix re- indicates repetition or restoration of the action denoted by the base verb.
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📝Examples
“After his gaming PC crashed, Tom had to rebuild his entire setup - and his will to live.”
“The company plans to rebuild the factory with more advanced technology.”
“My mom said she would rebuild our broken relationship, but she still won't let me borrow the car.”
“The government promised to rebuild the infrastructure damaged by the flood.”
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