# repurpose

> English word · Verb · IPA /ɹiːˈpɜː.pəs/ · frequency rank #58,974

## Definitions
1. To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, with or without alteration.

## Etymology
From re- + purpose.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/repurpose