remodel

[ ree-mod-l ]

/ riˈmɒd l /

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verb (used with object), re·mod·eled, re·mod·el·ing or (especially British) re·mod·elled, re·mod·el·ling.

to model again.

to reconstruct; make over.

Nearby words

remittee, remittent, remitter, remix, remnant, remodel, remodeling, remolade, remonetize, remonstrance, remonstrant

Origin of remodel

First recorded in 1780–90; re- + model

SYNONYMS FOR remodel

2 renew, renovate, re-create, repair.

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Related forms

re·mod·el·er; especially British, re·mod·el·ler, noun

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Examples from the Web for remodel

“I vowed to be less impulsive about my decisions to remodel our home,” Andy, 41, says.
Wedding Bells at N.Y. City Hall|Jessica Bennett|July 25, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The ladies of Old Greek times well understood how to adorn, enhance, and remodel the human figure.
The Historical Child|Oscar Chrisman
The house that you buy and remodel starts with certain attributes given by age, as already stated.
If You're Going to Live in the Country|Thomas H. Ormsbee and Richmond Huntley
Coln was obliged to remodel all his plans at a moment's notice.
Days of the Discoverers|L. Lamprey

It undertook to remodel at one stroke the whole political system.
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 4, October, 1864|Various
Let's remodel our societies on a new basis, and give the best places to whoever will gain the most credit for the school.
For the School Colours|Angela Brazil

British Dictionary definitions for remodel

remodel

verb (riːˈmɒdəl) -els, -elling or -elled or US -els, -eling or -eled (tr)

to change or alter the structure, style, or form of (something)expand and remodel the kitchen

to model again in clay, wax, etc; remould

noun (ˈriːˌmɒdəl)

something that has been remodelled

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