remodel

verb

re·​mod·​el (ˌ)rē-ˈmä-dᵊl How to pronounce remodel (audio)
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

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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The Rife store had just been remodeled into a beauty school, but was destroyed and is now a parking lot. James F. Hales Remembering Rogers, arkansasonline.com, 31 Oct. 2024 The skull was found in November 1978 by James Skinner, who was remodeling his house on East Wilson Street, according to Russell. R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 24 Oct. 2024 The new show, Don’t Hate Your House with the Property Brothers, is all about completely remodeling the homes of owners who have simply outgrown their spaces. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024 The home was originally built in 1902 and has been renovated and remodeled to incorporate modern luxuries, bright pops of color, and cozy nooks. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for remodel 

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of remodel was in 1660

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“Remodel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remodel. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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remodel

verb
re·​mod·​el (ˈ)rē-ˈmäd-ᵊl How to pronounce remodel (audio)
: to change the structure of

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