revamp

[ree-vamp, ree-vamp]

verb (used with object)

1. to renovate, redo, or revise.

   We've decided to revamp the entire show.

noun

1. an act or instance of restructuring, reordering, or revising something; overhaul.

   a revamp of the nation's foreign policy.

revamp

/ riːˈvæmp /

verb

1. to patch up or renovate; repair or restore

noun

1. something that has been renovated or revamped

2. the act or process of revamping

Other Word Forms

• revamper noun
• revampment noun
• revamping noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of revamp¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; re- + vamp ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of revamp¹

C19: from _re- + _vamp ²

Example Sentences

It marks 25 years of EU-African Union relations -- ties that analysts say need revamping if Europe wants to hold on to its role as the continent's top partner.

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During its annual developers conference in May, Google unveiled a suite of sophisticated AI products and a revamped version of its classic search engine featuring AI Mode, which answers search queries in a chatbot-style conversation.

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Read more: Is the revamped American Express Platinum card worth the $895 fee?

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First came the entertainment, then a revamp of personnel, all building to this - quite possibly the Bazball series finale.

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These shows are the second round of TV projects to receive incentive awards under the state’s revamped film and television tax credit program.

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Related Words

• clean 
• overhaul 
• refurbish 
• rehabilitate 
• remake 
• remodel 
• repair 
• restore 
• revitalize 
• revive 
• update