Synonyms of make over

make over 1 of 2

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• transform
• convert
• remodel
• replace
• transmute
• rework
• transpose
• metamorphose
• transfigure
• alter
• transubstantiate
• alchemize
• adjust
• modify
• redesign
• recast
• remake
• redefine
• refashion
• revise
• reengineer
• supplant
• deform
• regenerate
• substitute
• distort
• disfigure
• mutate
• redo
• revamp
• vary
• transmogrify
• displace

2

as in to cede

to give over the legal possession or ownership of

made the deed over to his daughter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cede
• assign
• transfer
• dispose of
• convey
• relinquish
• lend
• pass (down)
• donate
• bequeath
• alien
• deed
• leave
• rent
• alienate
• will
• loan
• turn over
• grant
• lease
• turn in
• move
• contribute
• entrust
• transmit
• present
• hand over
• confer
• hand down
• pass
• commend
• surrender
• commit
• bestow
• vest
• yield
• deliver
• trust
• release
• let
• consign

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expropriate

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• remodel
• modify
• alter
• change
• transform
• remake
• rework
• recast
• refashion
• revise
• vary
• redo
• revamp
• deform
• exchange
• metamorphose
• convert
• revolutionize
• transmute
• mutate
• transfigure
• commute
• regenerate
• retool
• rejigger

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• set
• fix
• stabilize
• freeze

makeover

2 of 2

noun

as in transformation

Related Words

• transformation
• modification
• alteration
• revision
• conversion
• refit
• correction
• readjustment
• harmonization
• adjustment
• adaptation
• attunement
• readaptation
• adaption
• acclimation
• acclimatization
• conformation
• accommodation

Dissimilar Words

• maladaptation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of make over

Verb

The new owners have begun making over the building, starting with the lobby. — Zak Spector, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

The president made over 1,000 stock transactions, according to the most recent disclosure form released on Saturday. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Noun

Yup, the small brown pouch that could easily double as a clutch for a fancy event just got a complete makeover. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2026

Seabourn will soon announce a fleet-wide makeover of its culinary programs. — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026