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REPURPOSE Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word repurpose. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word repurpose. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for REPURPOSE

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adapt
verbv
verb

• make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

• adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions

convert
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief

verb

• change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

• change the nature, purpose, or function of something

• change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief

• exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

• cause to adopt a new or different faith

• score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone

• make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

• exchange a penalty for a less severe one

• change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change

reconstruct
verbv
verb

• reassemble mentally

• build again

• cause somebody to adapt or reform socially or politically

• return to its original or usable and functioning condition

• do over, as of (part of) a house

recycle
verb, nounv, n
verb

• cause to repeat a cycle

• use again after processing

redo
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make new

• do over, as of (part of) a house

refurbish
verbv
verb

• make brighter and prettier

remake
verb, nounv, n
noun

• creation that is created again or anew

verb

• make new

reuse
verbv
verb

• use again after processing

rework
verb, nounv, n
verb

• use again in altered form

transform
verbv
verb

• subject to a mathematical transformation

• change or alter in form, appearance, or nature

• change in outward structure or looks

• change from one form or medium into another

• convert (one form of energy) to another

• change (a bacterial cell) into a genetically distinct cell by the introduction of DNA from another cell of the same or closely related species

• increase or decrease (an alternating current or voltage)

remodel
verbv
verb

• do over, as of (part of) a house

• cast or model anew

Best Hypernyms For REPURPOSE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for repurpose, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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adapt alter convert modify recycle remodel reuse transform reutilize

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