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The present tense form of 'rebuild' is rebuild or rebuilds. Example: He rebuilds his strength through regular exercise. (He rebuilds his strength through regular exercise.)
Definition of “rebuild”
- to build again after destruction or damage
- to restore to a previous condition or state
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | rebuild |
| Present Continuous | rebuilding |
| Present Perfect | rebuilt |
Example
He rebuilds old cars as a hobby.
Example
They rebuild relationships through open communication.
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I am rebuilding my life after the accident.
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They are rebuilding the community center for the neighborhood.
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She has rebuilt her business from scratch.
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They have rebuilt the website with new features.
rebuild Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | rebuild |
| Singular Second Person (You) | rebuild |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | rebuilds |
| Plural (We/You/They) | rebuild |
Example
I rebuild my strength through exercise.
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You rebuild your life after setbacks.
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He rebuilds his business after every setback.
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She rebuilds her confidence through self-reflection.
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It rebuilds its nest every year.
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We rebuild our relationships through forgiveness.
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You rebuild your strength through perseverance.
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They rebuild their homes after the storm.
