reconstruct (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt/
Definition
To build or create something again after it has been damaged or destroyed, or to form an idea of what happened using available evidence.
Examples
Archaeologists worked for years to reconstruct the ancient temple from its scattered ruins.
Detectives tried to reconstruct the events of the crime based on witness testimonies.
The city council voted to reconstruct the historic bridge, which had been weakened by the flood.
How to Use reconstruct
- reconstruct from (prepositional phrase)
- To build or deduce something using specific parts or evidence. — "They managed to reconstruct the entire skeleton from just a few bone fragments."
- reconstruct into (prepositional phrase)
- To rebuild or reorganize something into a new or former state. — "The scattered pieces were reconstructed into a complete vase."
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