Definition of redecorate
transitive verb
: to freshen or change in appearance : refurbish
intransitive verb
: to freshen or change a decorative scheme
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To that end, the second floor showcases Duane Allman's bedroom, recently redecorated in all it's hippie-era glory by Oakley's wife, Linda.
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Just redecorated, the 1,316-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath condo has a clean, modern design.
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Whether Web surfers will want to download a plug-in to redecorate their desktops is open to debate, but Ububu will keep the universe tidy for those who do.
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Circa 1611
First Known Use of redecorate
circa 1611
REDECORATE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of redecorate for English Language Learners
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: to change the appearance of the inside of a house, building, or room by painting the walls, changing the furniture, etc.
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