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They had their house rebuilt after the earthquake.
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Narrator
They had their house rebuilt after the earthquake.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
If your house was damaged, you should have it rebuilt.
Describing Habits
After a disaster, they always rebuild their homes.
Asking About Others
Did they rebuild their house after the storm?
Sharing Hypotheticals
Without insurance, they wouldn't have been able to have their house rebuilt.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Following the earthquake, their residence underwent reconstruction.
Casual
They got their house fixed up after the earthquake.
Simpler English
They made their house new again after the earthquake.
Phrases to learn
have their house rebuilt
To arrange for the reconstruction of one's house.
after the earthquake
Following the occurrence of an earthquake.