Synonyms for

Rebuild

Verb / ri:ˈbɪld / Another word for rebuild — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to build again after destruction or damage

Synonyms & similar words

reconstruct reconstruct redevelop renovate repair restore revamp renew remake reform reestablish reconstitute reorganize rejuvenate reinvent rekindle recreate resurrect restitute rehabilitate rebuild

Synonyms by register

Formal

reconstruct restore renovate rehabilitate

Informal

fix up patch up redo

Literary

re-edify re-create

Antonyms

demolish destroy ruin wreck demolish demolish

Common collocations

  • rebuild a house
  • rebuild a city
  • rebuild a relationship
  • rebuild trust
  • rebuild strength
  • rebuild after disaster
  • rebuild the economy

Word family

noun rebuilding
verb rebuild

Usage note

Rebuild often implies restoring something to its former state after damage or destruction. It can also refer to constructing something anew.

Example sentences

  1. We need to rebuild the bridge after the storm.
  2. The city is planning to rebuild the old stadium.
  3. The team will have to rebuild their strategy for the next game.
  4. The organization is raising funds to rebuild the school in the disaster area.
  5. The company is going to rebuild the factory with new technology.

Quotes

  • The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places. - Ernest Hemingway
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln
  • There is no education like adversity. - Benjamin Disraeli

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