revamp — to give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːvæmp/
Example Sentences
- The restaurant revamped its menu after customers complained about the boring dishes.
- My grandmother decided to revamp her wardrobe and now she dresses better than me!
- The company needs to revamp its marketing approach to compete with younger brands.
revamp
VERB[/ˈriːvæmp/]
to give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something
A revamp of an old chair transforms into beautiful modern furniture
From lamp to lamp, the revamp lights the way — as communities camp together, damp decay fades, and the approval stamp seals a brighter day
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 're-' (again) combined with 'vamp' (the upper front part of a shoe, or to repair/patch). The term emerged in the early 20th century, originally referring to replacing the vamp of a shoe, then extended metaphorically to mean renovating or improving anything.
Breakdown
re- (again) + vamp (upper part of shoe; to repair) = revamp (to repair or improve again)
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📝Examples
“The restaurant revamped its menu after customers complained about the boring dishes.”
“My grandmother decided to revamp her wardrobe and now she dresses better than me!”
“The company needs to revamp its marketing approach to compete with younger brands.”
“After the terrible reviews, the hotel revamped everything from the lobby to the bathroom soap.”
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