remodel

verb

re·​mod·​el (ˌ)rē-ˈmä-dᵊl 

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

Synonyms

• alter
• change
• make over
• modify
• recast
• redo
• refashion
• remake
• revamp
• revise
• rework
• vary

Examples of remodel in a Sentence

We remodeled the kitchen last year.

we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in

Recent Examples on the Web

The interior of each floor would need to be remodeled. —Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2024

Over 120 luxury suites are in the process of getting remodeled. —Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024

Your daughter doesn't need to remodel a room in her home to appease your daughter-in-law. —R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024

Popular on Variety Formerly a Days Inn Motel, the filmmaker remodeled the lodgings with post-production in mind. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

remodel

verb

re·​mod·​el (ˈ)rē-ˈmäd-ᵊl 

: to change the structure of