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reconstruct

re·const·ruct

UK/ˌɹiːkənˈstɹʌkt/ US/ˌɹikənˈstɹʌkt/ uncommon

verb

1.

reassemble mentally

  • “reconstruct the events of 20 years ago”
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2.

build again

  • “The house was rebuild after it was hit by a bomb”
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4.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

  • “restore the forest to its original pristine condition”
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5.

do over, as of (part of) a house

  • “We are remodeling these rooms”
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Origin

From re- + construct.

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