Synonyms for

Rebuilt

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

Definition

to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Synonyms & similar words

reconstruct rebuild restore renovate remake reconstruct reestablish redevelop reform reproduce revamp renew repair remodel refurbish reinstate recondition reimagine rebuild recreate reconstitute reinvent

Synonyms by register

Formal

restored reconstructed reestablished

Informal

fixed up put back together redone

Literary

reared anew reborn

Antonyms

demolished destroyed ruined wrecked razed dismantled

Common collocations

  • rebuilt the house
  • rebuilt the city
  • rebuilt the bridge
  • rebuilt the economy
  • rebuilt the team
  • rebuilt the relationship
  • rebuilt from scratch

Word family

noun rebuilding
verb rebuild
adjective rebuilt

Usage note

The past participle 'rebuilt' is often used as an adjective to describe something that has been constructed again after being damaged or destroyed.

Example sentences

  1. The town hall was rebuilt after the fire.
  2. They decided to rebuild the old car instead of buying a new one.
  3. The castle was rebuilt in the 19th century.
  4. After the earthquake, the city was rebuilt with stronger buildings.
  5. The company plans to rebuild its reputation by providing better customer service.

Quotes

  • We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” - Confucius
  • “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill

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