makeover

1 of 2

noun

make·​over ˈmāk-ˌō-vər 

plural makeovers

: an act or instance of making over

a makeover of the tax system

especially : a changing of a person's appearance (as by the use of cosmetics or a different hairstyle)

The contest winner gets a professional makeover and photoshoot.

make over

2 of 2

verb

made over; making over; makes over

transitive verb

1

: to transfer the title of (property)

2

a

: remake, remodel, redesign

made the whole house over

b

: reform sense 1

Synonyms

Verb

• alchemize
• convert
• metamorphose
• transfigure
• transform
• transmute
• transpose
• transubstantiate

Examples of makeover in a Sentence

Noun

The actress had a complete makeover to turn her into a glamorous star.

They gave their advertising a total makeover to improve their corporate image.

Verb

the old factory was completely made over and is now an upscale shopping center

made the deed over to his daughter

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Philadelphia Zoo's Bear Country exhibit is getting a $20 million makeover. —Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024

Vintage Voyaging: Travelers will opt for unique, secondhand souvenirs Vacation wardrobes will get a makeover in 2025, as trendy travelers turn vintage voyagers, hitting thrift stores while on holiday to curate a more sustainable suitcase. —Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024

Verb

That proportion falls only slowly as incomes rise, however, with the term applying to 20% of households who make over $150,000 a year. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024

Previous proposals from the Biden administration proposed modest tax increases on those making over $400,000. —David Rae, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1888, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

make over

verb

1

: to transfer the title of

made the estate over to his sister

2

: remake, remodel

made the whole house over

3

: reform entry 1 sense 1