revamp
|re/vamp|
B2
/riˈvæmp/
renew or improve
Etymology
Etymology Information
'revamp' originates from English, specifically the word 'vamp,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'vamp' referred to the upper part of a shoe.
Historical Evolution
'vamp' changed from the Old French word 'avant' and eventually became the modern English word 'vamp.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to patch up a shoe,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to renovate or revise.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an act of improving the form, structure, or appearance of something.
The revamp of the old theater was a huge success.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35