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单词 rebuilding
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rebuild

verb

re·​build (ˌ)rē-ˈbild How to pronounce rebuild (audio)
rebuilt (ˌ)rē-ˈbilt How to pronounce rebuild (audio) ; rebuilding

transitive verb

1
a
: to make extensive repairs to : reconstruct
rebuild a war-torn city
b
: to restore to a previous state
rebuild inventories
2
: to make extensive changes in : remodel
rebuild society

intransitive verb

: to build again
planned to rebuild after the fire

Example Sentences

He rebuilt his house after it was destroyed by a fire. They tried to rebuild after the earthquake. The new owner plans to rebuild the franchise. The team is rebuilding after losing most of its top players.
Recent Examples on the Web Paradigm is turning to local TV and lifestyle stars to help rebuild the agency that has been reshaped by the changing entertainment economy and the wallop of the pandemic. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Dan explained that Abasin Hidai, a mutual friend of his and his wife, had returned to Afghanistan to help rebuild his country. Michael Venutolo-mantovani, WIRED, 30 Aug. 2022 As a result of this mass destruction, European nations required large influxes of aid to help rebuild their economies. Caitlin Mclean, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2022 President Biden is cancelling up to $20,000 of federal student debt for as many as 43 million Americans — a powerful step to help rebuild the middle class. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2022 The Arizona Republic wrote about his situation and about efforts by the Navajo grassroots organization Chizh for Cheii to help rebuild the roof. Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2022 The Alaska Legislature has included $200 million in funding in the capital budget to help rebuild the Port of Alaska. Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 27 May 2022 Dave Aranda had to completely rebuild the program from the ground up. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 A hundred miles south in Marja, mechanic Hajji Trojan Musafir had to rebuild his storefront three times over the course of the war. Susannah George, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Kids Definition

rebuild

verb

re·​build ˌrē-ˈbild How to pronounce rebuild (audio)
rebuilt
-ˈbilt
; rebuilding
1
: to make important repairs to or changes in
I'm rebuilding an old house.
2
: to construct again

rebuilding 1 of 2

noun

as in repair

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • repair
  • fixing
  • revamping
  • reconstruction
  • reconditioning
  • mending
  • patching
  • renovation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • erosion
  • wear
  • corrosion
  • disintegration
  • deterioration
  • decomposition
  • wear and tear
  • abrasion
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rebuilding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of rebuild
as in reconstructing
to put into good shape again after having been destroyed or damaged It took a long time to rebuild the ruined house after the hurricane.

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • reconstructing
  • rehabilitating
  • restoring
  • overhauling
  • repairing
  • refurbishing
  • healing
  • regenerating
  • aiding
  • rehabbing
  • furbishing
  • maintaining
  • reviving
  • servicing
  • preparing
  • helping
  • curing
  • fixing up
  • revitalizing
  • improving
  • conditioning
  • readying
  • renewing
  • modifying
  • adjusting
  • reforming
  • fixing
  • renovating
  • rejuvenating
  • righting
  • rectifying
  • redressing
  • reconditioning
  • freshening
  • enhancing
  • revamping
  • correcting
  • refreshing
  • patching
  • bettering
  • enriching
  • ameliorating
  • refreshening
  • mending
  • meliorating
  • doctoring
  • caring (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • wrecking
  • breaking
  • ruining
  • damaging
  • hurting
  • impairing
  • harming
  • injuring
  • defacing
  • spoiling
  • marring
  • disfiguring
  • crippling
  • vandalizing
  • disabling
  • mutilating
  • blemishing
  • flawing
  • mangling
  • maiming
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