makes over

verb

Definition of makes overnext
present tense third-person singular of make over
1
as in transforms
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 cedes
to give over the legal possession or ownership of made the deed over to his daughter

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3
as in changes
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes over
  1. transforms
  2. conveys
  3. alters
  4. lends
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  • The book follows Brett Lyons, who transforms into the Lethal Leopard a hybrid Anubis, to take down the demons who rise from the underworld.
    Marc Berman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • From simulations to race day, AT&T’s advanced network technology, including fiber and Global VPN, transforms how Oracle Red Bull Racing collects, analyzes and utilizes data.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of transforms
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  • The imagery conveys a sense of humankind’s littleness, struggling on, against the backdrop of a wider natural world which is indifferent to their hopes and dreams.
    Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Taking bits of information and piecing them together to make informed decisions conveys strength and stability during times that are anything but.
    Jacob Kupietzky, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of conveys
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  • This research may also provide insights into how humans will continue to evolve in response to future environmental challenges, particularly as climate change alters the world’s ecosystems and potentially creates new survival pressures.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Ringing in your ears is likely caused by inner ear damage that alters how your brain processes sound.
    Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of alters
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  • The scrub also contains coconut oil to moisturize the scalp and prevent dryness and flakes, as well as a peppermint, spearmint, and tea tree oil complex that lends a cooling effect that’s great for soothing itchiness and irritation.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Banana peels typically conjure images of someone slipping, but curiously, the thing that lends them their slippery reputation—naturally occurring wax—makes banana peels perfect for polishing metal items and removing scuffs from leather.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of lends
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