re·pur·pose (r-pûrps) Verb to repurpose 1.To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, without alteration.<br /><br /><br /><br /> She repurposes vintage finds into killer-cool jewelry. 2.To alter to make more suited for a different purpose. The jewelry Paula creates with vintage finds ends up being infinitely more beautiful than it was in its heyday.