What does "repurpose" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "repurpose"?

Common synonyms include: cambia, convert, made art, ploughshares, plowshare, plowshares.

Pronounced //ɹiːˈpɜː.pəs//.

/ɹiːˈpɜː.pəs/ verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

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To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, with or without alteration.
"The town common was repurposed as a practice field."

"I repurpose old newspaper racks."

From re- + purpose.