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PRONUNCIATION OF REPURPOSE

repurpose  [riːˈpɜːpəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF REPURPOSE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Repurpose is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb repurpose in English.

WHAT DOES REPURPOSE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of repurpose in the English dictionary

The definition of repurpose in the dictionary is to find a new purpose for, to adapt to or use for a new purpose.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO REPURPOSE

PRESENT

Present
I repurpose
you repurpose
he/she/it repurposes
we repurpose
you repurpose
they repurpose
Present continuous
I am repurposing
you are repurposing
he/she/it is repurposing
we are repurposing
you are repurposing
they are repurposing
Present perfect
I have repurposed
you have repurposed
he/she/it has repurposed
we have repurposed
you have repurposed
they have repurposed
Present perfect continuous
I have been repurposing
you have been repurposing
he/she/it has been repurposing
we have been repurposing
you have been repurposing
they have been repurposing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I repurposed
you repurposed
he/she/it repurposed
we repurposed
you repurposed
they repurposed
Past continuous
I was repurposing
you were repurposing
he/she/it was repurposing
we were repurposing
you were repurposing
they were repurposing
Past perfect
I had repurposed
you had repurposed
he/she/it had repurposed
we had repurposed
you had repurposed
they had repurposed
Past perfect continuous
I had been repurposing
you had been repurposing
he/she/it had been repurposing
we had been repurposing
you had been repurposing
they had been repurposing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will repurpose
you will repurpose
he/she/it will repurpose
we will repurpose
you will repurpose
they will repurpose
Future continuous
I will be repurposing
you will be repurposing
he/she/it will be repurposing
we will be repurposing
you will be repurposing
they will be repurposing
Future perfect
I will have repurposed
you will have repurposed
he/she/it will have repurposed
we will have repurposed
you will have repurposed
they will have repurposed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been repurposing
you will have been repurposing
he/she/it will have been repurposing
we will have been repurposing
you will have been repurposing
they will have been repurposing
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would repurpose
you would repurpose
he/she/it would repurpose
we would repurpose
you would repurpose
they would repurpose
Conditional continuous
I would be repurposing
you would be repurposing
he/she/it would be repurposing
we would be repurposing
you would be repurposing
they would be repurposing
Conditional perfect
I would have repurpose
you would have repurpose
he/she/it would have repurpose
we would have repurpose
you would have repurpose
they would have repurpose
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been repurposing
you would have been repurposing
he/she/it would have been repurposing
we would have been repurposing
you would have been repurposing
they would have been repurposing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you repurpose
we let´s repurpose
you repurpose
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to repurpose
Past participle
repurposed
Present Participle
repurposing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH REPURPOSE


angiocarpous
ˌændʒɪəʊˈkɑːpəs
anthocarpous
ˌænθəʊˈkɑːpəs
artocarpus
ˌɑːtəʊˈkɑːpəs
carpometacarpus
ˌkɑːpəʊˌmɛtəˈkɑːpəs
carpus
ˈkɑːpəs
corpus
ˈkɔːpəs
encarpus
ɪnˈkɑːpəs
heterocarpous
ˌhɛtərəʊˈkɑːpəs
lupous
ˈluːpəs
lupus
ˈluːpəs
metacarpus
ˌmɛtəˈkɑːpəs
multipurpose
ˌmʌltɪˈpɜːpəs
pachycarpous
ˌpækɪˈkɑːpəs
polycarpous
ˌpɒlɪˈkɑːpəs
porpoise
ˈpɔːpəs
purpose
ˈpɜːpəs
rhizocarpous
ˌraɪzəʊˈkɑːpəs
streptocarpus
ˌstrɛptəˈkɑːpəs
upas
ˈjuːpəs
xylocarpous
ˌzaɪləˈkɑːpəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE REPURPOSE

repulsive
repulsively
repulsiveness
repump
repunctuation
repunit
repurchase
repurchase agreement
repure
repurify
repursue
reputability
reputable
reputably
reputation
reputational
reputationless
reputative
reputatively
repute

WORDS THAT END LIKE REPURPOSE

adipose
all-purpose
compose
counterpose
cross-purpose
decompose
dispose
dual-purpose
expose
general-purpose
impose
interpose
on purpose
oppose
pose
propose
repose
superpose
suppose
transpose

Synonyms and antonyms of repurpose in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «repurpose» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF REPURPOSE

Find out the translation of repurpose to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of repurpose from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «repurpose» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

重新调整
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

reutilizar
570 millions of speakers

English

repurpose
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

repurpose
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إعادة توظيفها
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

перепрофилировать
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

redirecionar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

repurpose
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

réutiliser
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menanti
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

umfunktionieren
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

再利用
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

용도 변경
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Repurpose
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sử dụng lại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

repurpose
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Repurpose
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

repurpose
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

riutilizzare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

modyfikowanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

перепрофілювати
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

repurpose
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

repurpose
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

repurpose
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

repurpose
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gjenbruke
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of repurpose

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «REPURPOSE»

The term «repurpose» is quite widely used and occupies the 48.033 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «REPURPOSE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «repurpose» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «repurpose» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about repurpose

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «REPURPOSE»

Discover the use of repurpose in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to repurpose and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Restore. Recycle. Repurpose: Create a Beautiful Home
Provides information on sustainable interior design inexpensively using a variety of repurposed and recycled materials.
Randy Florke, 2010
2
Handmade Home: Simple Ways to Repurpose Old Materials into ...
Projects include: Papa’s Healing Cozy: This hot water bottle cover becomes a simple way to offer comfort to a sick child Baby Sling: A simple pattern for an object that offers so much to a small child—refuge from the world and a place ...
Amanda Blake Soule, 2009
3
Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase
Presents instructions for creating a variety of items, including scarves, hats, dresses, and skirts, from pillowcases.
Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott, 2009
4
Repurpose It: Invent New Uses for Old Stuff
"Explains the principles of inventing and provides photo-illustrated instructions for making a variety of projects that recycle and reuse materials"--Provided by publisher.
Tammy Enz, 2012
5
Fabric Remix: Repurpose & Redecorate with Simple Sewing & ...
Why pay the upscale prices at eco-chic boutiques when you can creatively upcycle? Sandy Stone presents her unique outlook on sewing and decorating: repurpose, reconstruct, and renew.
Sandy Stone, 2010
6
Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for Baby Boomers
If you're looking to find a career that meets your needs and you can grow into for the next 20 years, this book is the roadmap you're looking for.
Marc Miller, 2013
7
Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose Scarves
Includes 30 projects for fashioning old scarves into such unlikely things as a luxe pillow, a plush bunny, willowy curtains and more. Original.
Nathalie Mornu, 2011
8
Repurpose Your Junk: Stylish Ways T
Offers ways to repurpose everyday objects, including such projects as a lace doily lampshade, tweed laptop bag, and salad shaker lamp.
Juliette Goggin, Stacy Sirk, 2012
9
iPod and iTunes Hacks: Tips and Tools for Ripping, Mixing ...
#22. Repurpose. a. Dead. iPod. Hack #22 MWL If you should find yourself the unfortunate owner of an utterly dead iPod that is out of warranty and beyond resurrection as that music player you once loved so much, there is still a variety of  ...
Hadley Stern, 2004
10
Repurpose: Redevelopment of an Inner City Hockey Rink Site, ...
Key words. post-war suburb, inner city, social infrastructure, community, amenity, multi-use, intensify, densification, revitalization, repurpose, programmable, underused, vibrancy, development.
Paul Jeffrey Schaefer, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «REPURPOSE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term repurpose is used in the context of the following news items.
1
A student architect's plan to repurpose grain elevators into …
A student architect's plan to repurpose grain elevators into community spaces. Follow · Amelia Taylor-Hochberg 3 days 0 0. Ali Piwowar wrote her architecture ... «Archinect, Jul 15»
2
Grillades can repurpose your meaty leftovers
The perfect repurpose for our holiday grilling extravaganza was a hearty bowl of grits and grillades. While typically made with round steak, you can make ... «The Advocate, Jul 15»
3
Repurpose Project opens on Mattituck's Pike Street
Repurpose Project opens on Mattituck's Pike Street ... I'm going to do to it yet,” says Joanne Paluck, owner of Repurpose Project, a new store on Pike Street. «Riverhead News Review, Jun 15»
4
Rexall Place to be repurposed or demolished
The first option is to work with partners to repurpose the arena. If Northlands can't find partners, the arena will be demolished and the land will be developed. «Globalnews.ca, May 15»
5
Repurpose Announces Distribution Deal with Albertsons, Randalls …
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Repurpose announces today its sustainable, plant-based tableware is now available at Texas Albertsons, Randalls and ... «Business Wire, Apr 15»
6
Repurpose Announces Distribution Deal with Safeway
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just in time for Earth Day, Repurpose announces today that its innovative, sustainable, durable, single-use, eco-insulated ... «Business Wire, Apr 15»
7
Repurpose Announces Distribution Deal with Albertsons, Vons …
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just in time for Earth Day, Repurpose announces today that its innovative, sustainable, durable, single-serve tableware ... «Business Wire, Apr 15»
8
Free to a good home? Plenty of ways to repurpose this orphaned …
Awes and Ganser have held out hope the skyway could be repurposed as a visitor's booth or Pronto Pup stand at the Minnesota State Fair, but no word from the ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Feb 15»
9
5 ways to repurpose a calendar
It happens year after year. You spend 12 months filling in birthdays, appointments and other reminders. You cross off the days of the week until you get to the ... «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dec 14»
10
This backpack was trash. Now it's a life-saving schoolbag for kids
That work turned into Repurpose Schoolbags -- the first green initiative from Rethaka, a social startup Kgatlhanye co-founded alongside childhood ... «CNN, Dec 14»

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