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rebuild

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re·build  (r-bld)
tr.v. re·built (-blt), 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.

rebuild
Verb
[-building, -built]
1. to build (a building or town) again, after severe damage
2. to develop (something such as a business or relationship) again after destruction or damage
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.rebuild - build again; "The house was rebuild after it was hit by a bomb"
construction, building - the act of constructing something; "during the construction we had to take a detour"; "his hobby was the building of boats"
build, construct, make - make by combining materials and parts; "this little pig made his house out of straw"; "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer"

The restoration of an item to a standard as nearly as possible to its original condition in appearance, performance, and life expectancy. See also overhaul; repair.
Translations
Spanish rebuild [riːˈbɪld] vt (irreg like build) → reconstruir
French rebuild [riːˈbɪld] vt irreg like build) → reconstruire
German rebuild [riːˈbɪld] irreg like build) vtwiederaufbauen;
(confidence) → wiederherstellen

Italian rebuild [riːˈbɪld] vt (irreg) → ricostruire

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They lived for a dream, for Ma'ame Pelagie's dream, which was to rebuild the old home.
There wasn't a rag of his tower left, but I had the government rebuild it for him, and advised him to take boarders; but he was too high- toned for that.
Nevertheless, he began to rebuild the fire in the furnace; the pressure again mounted, and the locomotive returned, running backwards to Fort Kearney.
 
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