Definition of Make over

1. Verb. Use again in altered form. "Retread an old plot"

Exact synonyms: Retread, Rework
Generic synonyms: Process, Work, Work On

2. Verb. Make new. "She is remaking her image"
Exact synonyms: Redo, Refashion, Remake
Generic synonyms: Create, Make, Produce
Specialized synonyms: Recast, Reforge, Remodel
Derivative terms: Makeover, Makeover, Remake

Definition of Make over

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To renovate or to convert to a different use, particularly houses, offices, or rooms within them ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) (of a person, particularly a woman) To create a new physical look, especially with a new hairstyle, cosmetics, or clothes ¹

3. Verb. (idiomatic) (of a career, public image, etc.) To improve upon and/or take in a new direction ¹

4. Verb. (idiomatic) To transfer ownership, especially by means of a legal document ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Make Over

make no bones about
make noise
make noises
make off
make off with
make old bones
make one's bed
make one's bed and lie in it
make one's mark
make one's way
make oneself at home
make oneself scarce
make or break
make out like a bandit
make over
make peace
make possible
make pure
make quick work of
make relaxed
make right
make room
make semblant
make sense
make short work of
make somebody's hair curl
make someone's blood boil
make someone's blood run cold

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