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make over

The correct spelling is make over.

How to pronounce make over

verb

Say it like: Mak-e o-ver

The correct spelling is make over. To renovate or to convert to a different use, particularly houses, offices, or rooms within them. For example: "We're going to make over the garage into a guest suite."

Usage Examples

We're going to make over the garage into a guest suite.

Cindy is going to make over Karen tomorrow.

The senator needs to make over his image.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To renovate or to convert to a different use, particularly houses, offices, or rooms within them.
  2. 2.(of a person, particularly a woman) To give a new physical look to, especially with a new hairstyle, cosmetics, or clothes.
  3. 3.(of a career, public image, etc.) To improve upon or take in a new direction.
  4. 4.To transfer ownership of, especially by means of a legal document.

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