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make over

1 of 1verb
/ˈmeɪk ˈoʊvər/
Forms:makes over,making over,made over,made over
1

to significantly transform the appearance of something to update, enhance, or modernize its look

  • She made over her bedroom by painting the walls a new color and adding new furniture.
  • The restaurant made over its menu to include more vegetarian and vegan options.
  • The company made over their website to make it more user-friendly.
  • The team made over their old office space into a modern workspace.
  • The interior designer made their home over for the holidays.
Synonyms:
refashionredoremake
2

to change or adapt something for a different function or purpose

  • The old factory was made over into a trendy loft apartment complex.
  • The discarded shipping containers were made over into a sustainable community housing project.
  • The vintage clothing store made over old garments into stylish and unique pieces.
  • They decided to make the old barn over into a charming and rustic restaurant.
  • The unused warehouse space was made over into a vibrant co-working space for entrepreneurs and freelancers.
Synonyms:
retreadrework
3

to transform someone's appearance through hairstyling, makeup, or clothing

  • The makeup artist made him over for the party.
  • The fashion designer made her over for the red carpet.
  • The stylist made her over for her birthday.
4

to significantly improve or transform something, such as a career, public image, or product, to achieve a more desirable or effective state

  • The company made over their marketing strategy to focus on social media and digital marketing.
  • The athlete made over their training regimen to focus on their weaknesses and improve their performance.
  • The politician made over their public image by appearing more approachable and engaging with the public.
  • The author made over their writing style to make it more accessible and engaging.
  • The musician made over their sound to appeal to a broader audience.
5

to legally transfer ownership of something, such as property, assets, or rights, from one person to another

  • The government made over the land to the indigenous community.
  • The court made over custody of the child to the mother.
  • She made the property over to her only son in her will.
  • The company made the patent rights over to the inventor.
  • The elderly couple made over their home to their grandchildren.