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. assigns
  5. lends
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  • The 2024 James Beard Award Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker finalist, Chef Crystal Kass, transforms local ingredients into inventive pastries that stock the coffee counter each morning.
    Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • From yoga classes in open-air courtyards to thriving restaurant and bar scenes, activation transforms properties into community focal points.
    Mark Zettl, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of transforms
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  • Hiring managers may see it as a red flag that conveys a lack of independence and professional maturity in the Gen Z candidates.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Her imagery vividly conveys a sense of discomfort and awkwardness, evoking the emotional experiences of her younger self.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of conveys
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  • End Of The Loop This phenomenon fundamentally alters the subjective experience of time for the traveler.
    The Physics arXiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The series follows them and the ways their relationship alters the lives of everyone around them over the course of eight years.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of alters
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  • When leadership offers employees flexibility—like personalized schedules or opportunities for career development—and assigns tasks with a clear purpose, employees are often more engaged and motivated, boosting organizational performance.
    Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Philosopher David Chalmers assigns a greater than 25 percent credence to the idea that generative AI systems might reasonably be called conscious by the year 2032.
    Michelle Weber, Longreads, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of assigns
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  • Burton’s commendable willingness to try anything on camera lends itself easily to jazzy montages showcasing his spectacular stunt-work, like log-sawing, scuba diving and, most dangerously, burying himself under a massive pile of kissy golden retriever puppies.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The intimacy of this resort lends to the care for travelers with accessibility needs.
    Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of lends
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