makeover
ˈmeɪkˌoʊ.vər
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Definition of makeover - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
improvement actact of improving the structure or appearance of something
  • The old hotel had a makeover to attract more guests..
renovation revamp
2.
beautyimprovement in someone's appearance by an expert
  • She got a stunning makeover for the event.
restyle revamp transformation
3.
businessRareimportant changes to improve an organizationRare
  • The company is planning a corporate makeover.
reorganization restructuring revamp
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Expressions with makeover

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change someone's look with new clothes or style
They gave her a makeover before the big event.
experience a big change in appearance or style
The old building will undergo a makeover next year.
complete transformation of appearance or structure
The house underwent an extreme makeover and looked brand new.
change someone's appearance to look better
She decided to give her friend a makeover.
set of cosmetic operations to reshape body after pregnancy
She chose a mummy makeover after pregnancy to regain her previous shape.

Origin of makeover

English, make (create) + over (above)

Terms with makeover included in their meaning

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complete makeover
transformation making something unrecognizable
makeover
cause someone to undergo a positive transformation
glamorous makeover
made much more glamorous or fabulous in appearance

Examples of makeover in a sentence

  • After the makeover, the room looked brand new.
  • The celebrity's makeover was featured in the magazine.
  • After the makeover, he looked ten years younger.
  • The brand underwent a complete makeover.
  • After the makeover, the office looked modern.

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  1. French:relooking, changement de look, ...
  2. German:Renovierung, Umstyling, ...
  3. Italian:restauro, restyling, ...
  4. Spanish:renovación, cambio de imagen, ...
  5. Portuguese:renovação, transformação, ...
  6. Chinese:改造, 改头换面, ...
  7. Japanese:改装, メイクオーバー, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْدِيد, تَغْيِير مَظْهَر, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁיפּוּץ, מֵיְיקְאוֹבֶר, ...
  10. Russian:обновление, макияж, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ремонт, макіяж, ...
  12. Hindi:नवीनीकरण, मेकओवर, ...
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