remodel

verb re·mod·el \ (ˌ)rē-ˈmä-dᵊl \

|Updated on: 8 Jun 2018

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Definition of remodel

remodeled; remodeling; remodels

transitive verb

1 : to alter the structure of : remake

2 : to cause (living tissue) to undergo structural reorganization, alteration, or renewal

Bones are constantly being remodeled. Cells called osteoclasts break them down and osteoblasts build them up.
—Jane E. Brody

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Examples of remodel in a Sentence

We remodeled the kitchen last year.
we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in

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Owners Tori and Caleb McKim remodeled a space in the historic McLeod Building, formerly known as the Lavering Building, in Caldwell’s historic district, just off the new Indian Creek Plaza that's slated to open on July 14.

— dana oland, idahostatesman, "Where can you get coffee in Caldwell? Try this new spot just off the Indian Creek Plaza | Idaho Statesman," 24 May 2018
Target is remodeling more stores this year, adding locations in urban areas and expanding delivery and pickup options.

— khadeeja safdar, WSJ, "Target Sales Get Lift From Remodels but Spending Squeezes Margins," 23 May 2018
Apparently, it's being remodeled — or possibly demolished — and this is NOT OK.

— stacey grant, Seventeen, ""Drake & Josh"'s House Is Under Construction," 21 May 2018
The new owner, Raphael Cassagnol, remodeled the roughly 6,600-square-foot home, adding a master suite and a three-car garage.

— brittany britto, baltimoresun.com, "Estate with ties to Baltimore literary legend Edgar Allan Poe to open as Designer Show House," 15 May 2018
On her show, homeowners (many of whom are recent buyers) leave the big decisions and remodeling completely in Liess and her team's paintbrush or hammer-wielding hands, a common practice on makeover shows.

— jennifer barger, chicagotribune.com, "As seen on TV: Many homeowners find inspiration in home makeover programs," 10 May 2018
Architect Giles Downes remodeled the hall in a modern Gothic style.

— maria puente, USA TODAY, "Royal wedding: Inside the chapel where Prince Harry, Meghan Markle will say 'I do'," 9 May 2018
The homeowners had contracted to have the kitchen remodeled, independent of the alliance's work with designers for the tour.

— mark davis, kansascity, "Some designer showhouse, Kansas City. Where's the kitchen? | The Kansas City Star," 9 May 2018
The hotel's 400 guestrooms, however, are not part of the current renovation and will be remodeled in another couple of years, according to Ott.

— susan glaser, cleveland.com, "Downtown Cleveland's Marriott at Key Center gets a new owner, new look, restaurant and spa (photos)," 29 Apr. 2018

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Definition of remodel for English Language Learners

: to change the structure, shape, or appearance of (something)

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verb re·mod·el \ ˌrē-ˈmä-dᵊl \

Definition of remodel for Students

remodeled or remodelled; remodeling or remodelling

: to change the structure or appearance of The kitchen was remodeled.

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