make over
Britishverb
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to transfer the title or possession of (property, etc)
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to renovate or remodel
she made over the dress to fit her sister
noun
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a complete remodelling
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a series of alterations, including beauty treatments and new clothes, intended to make a noticeable improvement in a person's appearance
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Redo, renovate, as in We're making over the playroom into an additional bedroom . [Late 1600s]
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Change or transfer ownership, usually through a legal document, as in She made over the house to her daughter . This usage was first recorded in 1546.
Example Sentences
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"The choices we make over the coming decades will determine the well-being of future generations and the resilience of the natural world that supports all life," concludes Professor Bradshaw.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
His dad likes me, but I would like some insight from you into how very wealthy parents — they make over $300,000 a year — tend to think about their children getting married.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026
Gao's trip home is just one of the 9.5 billion trips authorities predict people will make over this year's 40-day Lunar New Year period.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
"What we have got with the squad, we need to look at. We have got some choices to make over the six months on recruitment and retainment. We need people who want to fight."
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
A lot of the mistakes I had seen her make over the past days were mistakes I used to make when I first started.
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
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