face-lift
/'feislift/
Definition
- Verb:
- To perform cosmetic surgery on someone's face, typically to reduce signs of aging by tightening skin and underlying tissues.
Usage
- The verb "face-lift" describes the specific action of a surgeon performing a cosmetic facial procedure. It is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object (the person receiving the surgery).
- Example: The renowned surgeon agreed to face-lift the actress to help her maintain a youthful appearance for her new role.
Advanced Usage
- "to face-lift something" (figurative): To renovate, modernize, or improve the appearance of something that is not a human face. This is an extended, metaphorical use of the term.
- Example: The company decided to face-lift its outdated website with a sleek, new design.
Variants and Related Words
- Face-lift (noun): The cosmetic surgical operation itself, or a procedure for improving appearance.
- Example: She felt more confident after her face-lift.
- Facelift (noun/verb): A common alternative spelling.
- Rhytidectomy (noun): The formal medical term for a surgical face-lift.
Synonyms
- Rejuvenate (verb): To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively. (Note: This is a broader term; "face-lift" is specifically surgical or related to physical restructuring.)
- Renovate (verb): To restore to a good state of repair. (Often used for buildings or objects, similar to the figurative use of "face-lift".)
Related Phrases
- "to give something a face-lift": An idiomatic phrase meaning to improve or modernize the appearance of something.
- Example: The old park was given a face-lift with new benches, playground equipment, and flower beds.
Verb
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perform cosmetic surgery on someone's face
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