redecorate

verb

re·​dec·​o·​rate (ˌ)rē-ˈde-kə-ˌrāt How to pronounce redecorate (audio)
redecorated; redecorating; redecorates

transitive verb

: to freshen or change in appearance : refurbish

intransitive verb

: to freshen or change a decorative scheme
redecoration noun

Examples of redecorate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Take advantage of even more ways to redecorate for less with this modern solid wood accent arm chair that comes in several colors and this space-saving three-tier corner bookcase. Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 On a different note, some of you may be moving or deciding to redecorate. Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024 Of course, home prices reaching record highs also likely forces people out of redecorating or improvement projects as many are already spreading their wallets thin enough to simply purchase a home. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2024 Taking pity on the old woman, Belinda attempts to accommodate her demands, agreeing to let Solange have the front room of their home that she’s been redecorating for the baby and even accepting her insistence on naming the child Laurie. Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for redecorate 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of redecorate was circa 1611

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“Redecorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redecorate. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

redecorate

verb
re·​dec·​o·​rate (ˈ)rē-ˈdek-ə-ˌrāt How to pronounce redecorate (audio)
: to freshen or change a decorative scheme
redecoration noun

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