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re⋅build

[ree-bild] verb, -built or (Archaic) -build⋅ed; -build⋅ing.
–verb (used with object)
1. to repair, esp. to dismantle and reassemble with new parts: to rebuild an old car.
2. to replace, restrengthen, or reinforce: to rebuild an army.
3. to revise, reshape, or reorganize: to rebuild a shattered career.
–verb (used without object)
4. to build again or afresh: With the insurance money we can rebuild.

Origin:
1605–15; re- + build


re⋅build⋅a⋅ble, adjective
re⋅build⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, noun
re⋅build⋅er, noun
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re·build   (rē-bĭld')   
tr.v.   re·built (-bĭlt'), re·build·ing, re·builds
  1. To build again.

  2. To make extensive structural repairs on.

  3. To remodel or make extensive changes in: tried to rebuild society.

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