If you want to repolarize something, go right ahead. According to Etymonline, the word repurpose is less than 30 years old, having dropped its hyphen somewhere in the early 1980s.
Is it repurposed or repurposed?
verb (used with object) re·pur·posed, re·pur·pos·ing. to adapt or utilize (something) for a new purpose: The objective is to create affordable housing by repurposing abandoned commercial properties.
How do you use the word repurpose?
Repurpose sentence example
- Look around the house for items to repurpose . ...
- Starting a backyard compost pile or bin is a great way to repurpose food scraps and other household waste so that it doesn't end up in the garbage can.
