Repurpose Definition

rē-pûrpəs
repurposed, repurposes, repurposing
verb
To use or reuse (something that already exists) for another purpose or in another form.
Webster's New World

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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Origin of Repurpose

  • From re- +"Ž purpose.

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Repurpose Sentence Examples

  • Instead of purchasing expensive dividers to organize your kitchen cabinets, repurpose sturdy cardboard boxes to keep pot lids, serving dishes, and other items neatly corralled.

  • Starting a backyard compost pile or bin is a great way to repurpose food scraps and other household waste so that it doesn't end up in the garbage can.

  • For example, you might repurpose an old shirt to be used as a cleaning rag or you might paint an old dresser to reuse, by placing it in your guest bedroom.

  • Look around the house for items to repurpose.

  • You can come up with all kinds of ideas by using objects or items to repurpose as a unique headboard.

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Words Starting With

RREREP

Words Ending With

ESEOSE

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Words Starting With R and Ending With E

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With R9 Letter Words Ending With E