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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"Minor improvements in security were made over the past three years," Zreeg told AFP, but Libyans are still faced with huge economic challenges.
From Barron's
In the earnings call, he bragged that the majority of the brand’s core customers made over $100,000 a year and “skewed younger ... and we’re gonna lean into that in the most meaningful way.”
From Los Angeles Times
Zuckerberg, who arrived at court with an entourage of security and associates, is expected to face questions about Instagram's design and what changes the firm made over the years in order to keep people hooked.
From BBC
"We're paying a lot more energy costs than our European competitors," said Oliver Harry, head of corporate affairs at Encirc, which makes over a third of the UK's glass bottles.
From Barron's
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
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