repurpose

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/ɹiˈpɜːpəs/ English

Definitions

verb

To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, without alteration.“The town common was repurposed as a practice field.”
To alter to make more suited for a different purpose.“The church was repurposed as a nightclub by lighting changes and removing the pews, but it never opened.”

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Synonyms

remodel reuse recycle re-use redeploy reallocate reclaim reframe replan reassign reassignment rethink restate propose relocate refocus override

Associated

pollute avert garbage bury burn philippine existing solutions huge crisis

Rhymes

deep purpose free purpose key purpose we purpose ye purpose

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