makeover
|make-o-ver|
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/ˈmeɪkˌoʊvər/
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/ˈmeɪkˌəʊvə/
change/refresh appearance
Etymology
'makeover' originates from English, specifically a compound of the verb 'make' and the particle 'over' (from the phrasal verb 'make over').
'makeover' developed as a noun in the 20th century from the older phrasal verb 'make over' (earlier English 'make' + Old English 'ofer' meaning 'over' or 'across'). The phrasal verb itself dates back further and had various senses in earlier English.
Initially, the phrasal verb 'make over' could mean 'to transfer' (as in legally convey) or simply 'do again'; over time a newer sense developed meaning 'to alter or improve appearance,' and the noun 'makeover' came to mean that act of transformation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an act of improving or changing someone's appearance, style, or grooming (often dramatically).
She got a complete makeover before the show.
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Noun 2
a renovation or major redesign of something (e.g., a room, house, product, or brand) to improve its appearance or function.
The company gave its flagship product a brand makeover.
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Last updated: 2025/11/17 09:58