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repurposed

The correct spelling is repurposed.

How to pronounce repurposed

verb

Say it like: Rep-urp-ose-d

The correct spelling is repurposed. To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, without alteration. For example: "The town common was repurposed as a practice field."

Usage Examples

The town common was repurposed as a practice field.

The church was repurposed as a nightclub by lighting changes and removing the pews, but it never opened.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, without alteration.
  2. 2.To alter to make more suited for a different purpose.

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