make over 1 of 2

verb

Definition of make overnext
1
as in to transform
to change in form, appearance, or use the old factory was completely made over and is now an upscale shopping center

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2
as in to cede
to give over the legal possession or ownership of made the deed over to his daughter

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as in to remodel
to make different in some way just got up one day and decided to make over her hairstyle and her appearance in general

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makeover

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noun

as in transformation

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Recent Examples of make over
Verb
SpaceX's Starlink satellites made over 355,000 collision avoidance maneuvers throughout the past year, with each satellite now dodging debris and other spacecraft on an almost weekly basis. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 15 July 2026 And business is booming — the venture made over $1 million each year in gross sales from 2023 to 2025, according to an analysis of public records. — Carolyn Komatsoulis updated July 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026
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While the playground is officially open, park visitors are asked to stick to the open areas as the makeover continues on the rest of the 60-year-old park. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 For the Heat, a James signing would complete a massive makeover, one that has included the trade acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for make over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for make over
  1. transform
  2. cede
  3. remodel
  4. transformation
  5. convert
  6. assign
  7. modify
  8. modification
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  • PayJoy, founded by Doug Ricket, is transforming credit access in the global south, enabling millions to afford phones and invest in micro-businesses where traditional credit is scarce.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Downtown San Diego has been transformed into a haphazard movie set with numerous activities for locals without a Comic-Con International badge.
    — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026
Definition of transform
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  • Shanahan, 46, will cede head coaching responsibilities to assistant coach and offensive line guru Chris Foerster, 64, as training camp begins, the team announced Saturday.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
  • Before a calf injury hit in Week 4, Hubbard was already ceding work to Rico Dowdle and approaching a 50/50 split.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
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  • The Fox was taken over by a consortium of filmmakers led by Jason Reitman, who is working on remodeling the venue and has opened it to screenings this summer in advance of the remodeling as the Director’s Village.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 July 2026
  • It was later purchased by Hutton, who asked Cartier to remodel it, reducing its weight to 36 carats and giving it a round brilliant cut, into a ring that became one of the most iconic pieces in her already legendary collection.
    — Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 20 July 2026
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  • Far-right activist Laura Loomer went from criticizing Ukraine to meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a rapid transformation that came as a pleasant surprise to Europe and Ukraine’s backers.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 24 July 2026
  • The social media algorithm rewards rapid before-and-after transformations or bold statements without nuance, which can affect the way people expect things to happen for them, Aleksic said.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of transformation
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  • At 18, accounts can convert to a Roth IRA, allowing tax-free growth and withdrawals for qualified uses like higher education or a first home.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The rest are retrofits like my local theater — ordinary multiplex auditoriums Imax began converting in the mid-aughts, giving them somewhat bigger screens, upgraded sound, and hefty surcharges.
    — Lane Brown, Vulture, 25 July 2026
Definition of convert
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  • As District 12’s representative, he was assigned to Economic Development, Emerging Issues, Pensions and Veterans and Armed Forces committees, and the Special Committee on Urban Issues.
    — Sophie Lindberg July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • She was assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Definition of assign
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  • The ad campaign has been served up to consumers more than 700 million times just since Lilly modified its ad after Novo’s letter in late April.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 21 July 2026
  • However, the court found no significant change in circumstances to modify the settlement, noting the Department's prior commitments.
    — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of modify
Noun
  • AlignSphere Ventures is asking the city for a conditional-use permit to build the hospital, as well as a development-agreement modification and a preliminary plat.
    — Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
  • Some critics contend that this approach may not be widely applicable, with workers in many hourly or low wage jobs unlikely to be employed at companies that would adopt this modification.
    — Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of modification

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