Definition

Verb: 1. To provide (a building or structure) with a new exterior surface or front. 2. To put a new facing on (a garment).

Usage

The verb "reface" is used to describe the action of renewing the outer surface of something. It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object (e.g., you reface something). It is most commonly used in the contexts of construction/architecture and tailoring.

Examples

• The owners decided to reface the old brick building with modern glass panels.
• To update the kitchen without a full renovation, they chose to reface the cabinets.
• The tailor can reface your suit jacket to give it a fresh look.
• The historical monument was carefully refaced to restore its original appearance.

Advanced Usage

• Passive Voice: The action is often described as happening to the object.
  • The storefront was refaced last year.
• Gerund/Noun Form: "Refacing" is used to describe the process or activity.
  • The refacing of the fireplace took two days.

Variants and Related Words

• Refacing (n): The process or act of applying a new facing.
• Face (v): To cover the front or surface of something. ("Reface" implies doing this again or anew.)
• Resurface (v): To put a new surface on (e.g., a road). This is a close synonym in construction contexts but is not used for clothing.
• Reline (v): To put a new lining inside something (e.g., a coat), which is a related but different tailoring process.

Synonyms

• (For buildings): Resurface, reclad, renovate the exterior.
• (For garments): Redo the facing, renew the trim.

Antonyms

• Demolish (for a building).
• Remove the facing.

Verb

1. provide with a new facing
   • The building was refaced with beautiful stones
2. put a new facing on (a garment)