English

rebuild

ˌriˈbɪld, ˈɹiːbɪld
Meaning: to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈɹiːbɪld

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base rebuild
3rd person singular present rebuilds
Present participle rebuilding
Past rebuilded
Will future will rebuild
Going-to future going to rebuild
Imperative negative don't rebuild / do not rebuild

Example sentences

The city worked hard to rebuild the bridge after the flood.
The city worked hard to rebuild the bridge after the flood.
The town struggled to rebuild in the aftermath of the hurricane.
The town struggled to rebuild in the aftermath of the hurricane.
We rebuild trust little by little after each mistake.
We rebuild trust little by little after each mistake.

Usage Notes

Can be used literally for buildings and infrastructure, or figuratively for things like trust or lives.

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