repurpose

verb

re·​pur·​pose (ˌ)rē-ˈpər-pəs How to pronounce repurpose (audio)
repurposed; repurposing; repurposes

transitive verb

: to give a new purpose or use to
repurpose the company's website
repurpose the archived material

Examples of repurpose in a Sentence

finding ways to repurpose old computer equipment
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The good news is that hangers can be repurposed around the house, donated to someone who needs them, or recycled through the right channels. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 According to a release from Parkwood Entertainment, the song arrives along with a lyric video directed by Cliff Watts that repurposes old footage. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 4 July 2026 On Tuesday, Isaacman also hinted that a test version of a NASA Mars rover might be repurposed to send to the lunar surface. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 30 June 2026 Other campuses have placed themselves on the block (notably Radford Studio Center, which is in talks to sell to Netflix) or are considering repurposing themselves for various industrial uses. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for repurpose

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of repurpose was in 1984

Rhymes for repurpose

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“Repurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repurpose. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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