Word
rebuild
Phoneticsre·build, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈbɪɫd/
UK/ɹɪbˈɪld/
Definitions
01to construct again
B1 · Intermediate
v. to build something again after it was damaged or destroyed.
v. to construct a physical structure again after it has been demolished or damaged. Often used transitively with a direct object.
Español:reconstruir
“The city had to rebuild many houses after the heavy floods last year.”
“Following the earthquake, the government allocated significant funds to rebuild the historic district using modern seismic safety standards.”
Synonyms
02to restore or improve
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to make something like a relationship, a team, or a life better after a bad time.
v. to restore or strengthen an abstract entity, such as a reputation, relationship, or organisation, after a period of decline or failure.
“It took several years for the two friends to rebuild their trust in each other.”
“The new CEO was hired specifically to rebuild the company's reputation after the public relations disaster of the previous summer.”
Synonyms
03the process of building again
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. the act of building something again, or the finished result.
n. the process or the specific instance of reconstructing something. Often used in technical or sports contexts.
“The engine rebuild was expensive, but the car runs like new now.”
“The team's management announced a total rebuild, trading away veteran players to focus on developing younger talent for the future.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “rebuild” in context.
Verb
01. help rebuild the community
“Volunteers from across the country arrived to help rebuild the community after the flood.”
verb + verb
02. rebuild the economy
“The government is implementing new policies to rebuild the economy after the recession.”
verb + noun
03. rebuild trust in the relationship
“It took several years of honest communication to rebuild trust in the relationship.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
04. rebuild your life from scratch
“After losing everything in the fire, he had to rebuild his life from scratch.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
Adverb
05. completely rebuild the engine
“The mechanic had to completely rebuild the engine because the damage was so extensive.”
adv + verb + noun
06. gradually rebuild your strength
“After the surgery, you will need to gradually rebuild your strength through physical therapy.”
adv + verb + noun
07. painstakingly rebuild the archives
“Historians are painstakingly rebuilding the archives using charred fragments of paper.”
adv + verb + noun
08. rebuild their lives
Real-World Examples
“Some farmers are trying to rebuild through small-scale projects.” “It will help them rebuild their community,” Sarah says.” Etymology
From re- + build.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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