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 answer to that question, especially in an early-primary state like South Carolina, has the potential to shape the decisions that a number of prominent Republicans make over the next year.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026
“There are very serious decisions to make over what happens with homelessness. We needed someone who could focus on that and get it done and get it done quickly and show ability to build consensus.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
"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
While the top state-and-local rate in New York City is 14.8%, individuals who make over $215,400 pay a punishing 10.7%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
In literary criticism the critic has no choice but to make over the victim of his attention into something the size and shape of himself.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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