make over
About 0.26 uses per million words.
Meaning
- verb To renovate or to convert to a different use, particularly houses, offices, or rooms within them.
We're going to make over the garage into a guest suite.
- verb To give a new physical look to, especially with a new hairstyle, cosmetics, or clothes.
Cindy is going to make over Karen tomorrow.
- verb (of a career, public image, etc.) To improve upon or take in a new direction.
The senator needs to make over his image.
- verb To transfer ownership (or care) of, especially by means of a legal document.
- verb To praise (someone) excessively.
Similar words
rework refashion remake redo retread remodel renovize overhaul do up renovate
Word family
made over makes over making over
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