B1verburbansociety
US/ˌriːˈbɪld/
UK/ˌriːˈbɪld/
to build something again after it has been damaged, or to make something strong again
In context
The village rebuilt the school after the typhoon destroyed its roof.
It took him years to rebuild his life after the accident.
The company is trying to rebuild trust with its customers.
Words that go with rebuild
verb + noun
- rebuild trustAfter the lie, it took months to rebuild trust.
- rebuild the economyThe new government promised to rebuild the economy.
- rebuild a houseNeighbors helped the family rebuild their house.
- rebuild your lifeShe moved to Da Nang to rebuild her life.
- rebuild a relationshipThey are slowly trying to rebuild their relationship.
adverb + verb
- completely rebuiltThe old bridge was completely rebuilt in 2019.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They rebuilded the bridge.Correct: They rebuilt the bridge.