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remodel

verb
re·​mod·​el | \ (ˌ)rē-ˈmĂ€-dᔊl How to pronounce remodel (audio) \
remodeled; remodeling; remodels

Definition of remodel

transitive verb

1 : to alter the structure of : remake
2 : to cause (living tissue) to undergo structural reorganization, alteration, or renewal Bones are constantly being remodeled. Cells called osteoclasts break them down and osteoblasts build them up.— Jane E. Brody

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Examples of remodel in a Sentence

We remodeled the kitchen last year. we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in

Recent Examples on the Web

Corkish’s 1889 Buchman Building, occupying a corner lot, was remodeled in 2008 and a plaque out front refers to the Lair Hill Historical Condominiums. oregonlive, "Beautiful 130-year-old Lair Hill townhouse, once saved from the wrecking ball, is now for sale," 6 Sep. 2019 The plan for an entire coffee shop came from a previous project in 2006, when the high school kitchen was remodeled. Ed Wittenberg, cleveland.com, "Tiger Perk coffee shop at Chagrin Falls High School teaches business skills," 5 Sep. 2019 Kym Hilinski searches through boxes of family photos stored in her bedroom as her home is remodeled. Los Angeles Times, "Tyler Hilinski’s family rebuilds their lives around youngest son’s football dreams," 30 Aug. 2019 La Cañada Elementary School’s new librarian, Billie Melillo, in the school’s library, which is being remodeled. Sara Cardine, La Cañada Valley Sun, "La Cañada Elementary librarian Billie Melillo writes a new chapter," 14 Aug. 2019 The building between Riverside Avenue and the Pan Am railroad tracks could be successfully remodeled into condos, apartments, offices or other uses, Malley said. Don Stacom, courant.com, "Bristol wants fresh start for 113-year-old ex-factory," 13 Aug. 2019 The STEM School administration has implemented changes for the new school year, including no longer using the two classrooms in the high school wing where the shooting occurred until they are remodeled, spokesman Chris Arnold said. Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, "“Stars of Hope,” increased security greet STEM School students as classes resume 3 months after shooting," 7 Aug. 2019 The company also will use a neighboring 120,000-square-foot office building that will be remodeled. Tom Daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Leonardo DRS sells Milwaukee north side factory it is closing to local real estate investor for $3.5 million," 2 July 2019 Lovingly remodeled in 2012, the National offers plenty of 21st-century comfort too, including pillow-top beds, flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi — and a steakhouse downstairs. Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, "Inn-Escapable: Peek inside Jackson’s grand National Hotel," 7 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of remodel

1789, in the meaning defined above

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remodel

verb

English Language Learners Definition of remodel

: to change the structure, shape, or appearance of (something)

remodel

verb
re·​mod·​el | \ ˌrē-ˈmĂ€-dᔊl How to pronounce remodel (audio) \
remodeled or remodelled; remodeling or remodelling

Kids Definition of remodel

: to change the structure or appearance of The kitchen was remodeled.

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