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verb

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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

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2
as in to cede
to give over the legal possession or ownership of made the deed over to his daughter

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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

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makeover

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noun

as in transformation

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Recent Examples of make over
Verb
The top 12 earners made over $100 million, finishing with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, at $100.4 million in earnings. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025 It’s been three years since Matt Reeves’ The Batman introduced Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne in March 2022, making over $772 million during the pandemic no less, but a sequel seems no closer than before. — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
That’s about to change, with the fast food chain giving its iconic ice cream treat a makeover. — Tricia Escobedo, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025 Unfortunately, the recovery of the poodles and doodles was far from over after these makeovers. — Kelli Bender, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for make over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for make over
  1. transform
  2. cede
  3. remodel
  4. transformation
  5. convert
  6. assign
  7. modify
  8. modification
Verb
  • In the past five years, here are five ways the market transformed.
    — Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Barcelona’s Joan Gamper training complex is sometimes transformed depending on each coach’s needs.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of transform
Verb
  • There are consequences to Congress ceding wide swaths of its authority to a massive administration state.
    — Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Losing once again could see Barca cede its one point lead at the La Liga summit over Atletico Madrid, and three point advantage at the expense of bitter rival Real Madrid.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of cede
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  • Many homes in the Flats have been extensively remodeled, renovated, or even completely rebuilt, but this specific property on Maple Drive still retains some elements of its 1930s origins, the era in which it was built.
    — Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Hotel staff completely remodeled Bungalow 3 after the comedian’s death, in the hopes of deterring curious fans, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
    — Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of remodel
Noun
  • When an insecure yet ambitious regime attempts to carry out large-scale social transformation, the indolent bureaucrat makes for an ideal scapegoat.
    — Charlie Tyson, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Of course, Star Wars is probably the biggest movie franchise of all time and Funko Pop! has a huge range of Star Wars figures available — with all your best Star Wars Movie characters getting the bobblehead transformation.
    — Paul Brett, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of transformation
Verb
  • The toilet used bacteria to convert human waste into water and gases.
    — Amitava Kumar, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
  • The Cowgirls were able to capitalize at the end of the game off free throws, converting 12-for-17 to pull ahead in the final minutes.
    — Allison Smith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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  • In contrast, there were about 80,000 US troops assigned or deployed to bases in NATO countries as of June 2024, a July 2024 report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS) says.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The quartet assigned to the SpaceX Crew-10 mission arrived to KSC having flown into the former space shuttle landing facility Thursday afternoon.
    — Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of assign
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  • So, by modifying mouse genes to mimic these changes, the researchers have successfully engineered a living model of mammoth-like traits—a first-of-its-kind experiment in de-extinction science.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • But while public opinion has swayed towards Trump on border security and deportations, polling shows that a majority of Americans disapprove of the president’s position on modifying birthright citizenship, with a recent Pew survey measuring 56% opposed to his executive order and just 43% in favor.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes and, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of modify
Noun
  • The Future Is Still Bright Please remember: Even with modifications, your policy is valuable protection against what could be catastrophic costs down the road.
    — Patti Brennan, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • After Homendy's announcement, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy quickly said the Department of Transportation will immediately follow the NTSB's recommendations and keep helicopter restrictions in place, noting that some modifications might be made to the current restrictions.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
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