make over

Give new look

To make over is to transform or renovate something completely: They made over the living room with new paint and furniture.

The term applies to people too—a makeover changes someone's appearance through new clothes, hair, or cosmetics: The stylist made her over for the wedding.

To make something over to someone is to transfer ownership legally: He made over the property to his daughter.

transform

revamp

Restructure extensively

overhaul · redo · rework · redesign · before-and-after · glow-up · update · modernize · refresh · rejuvenate

renovate

remodel

Reconstruct or redesign

reconstruct · rebuild · retrofit · redevelop · recondition · repurpose · fixer-upper · flip · upgrade · facelift

bequeath

will

Faculty of deliberate choice

beneficiary · inheritance · testament · probate · executor · trust · bequest · endowment · devise · patrimony

beauty

salon

Grooming establishment or gathering

skincare · wardrobe · styling · glam · contour · highlights · manicure · pedicure · spa · facial

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Opposites
transformation completeness

make overleave alone

Refrain from disturbing

neglect · touch up · preserve · maintain · abandon

improvement vs. degradation

make overruin

Complete destruction or collapse

destroy · damage · wreck · trash · deface

transfer of ownership

make overkeep

Retain or fortified tower

retain · hold onto · withhold · reclaim · take back

Family

makeover, makeovers

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G