reconstruct
Translation
to rebuild, to recreate, to piece together
Examples
They plan to reconstruct the old city hall.
They plan to reconstruct the old city hall.
Police are trying to reconstruct the crime.
Police are trying to reconstruct the crime.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to rebuild or recreate (sth.) They will reconstruct the historic building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rebuild, recreate, reassemble; Antonyms: demolish, destroy
Etymology
From the prefix 're-' (again) and 'construct' (to build). Literally 'to build again'.
Memory Tips
Think of re-constructing a Lego model after it has fallen apart.