refashion
Verb: 1. To make something new or different; to alter the form or appearance of something, often to improve it or update it. This involves changing the style, structure, or presentation of an object, idea, or persona.
The verb "refashion" is used to describe the act of significantly changing or remodeling something. It implies a conscious, creative effort to transform an existing item or concept into a new version. - It is a transitive verb and requires a direct object (e.g., refashion something). - It often carries a connotation of improvement, modernization, or adaptation to a new purpose or trend.
- The designer decided to refashion the old wedding dress into a modern cocktail gown.
- The company is trying to refashion its public image to appeal to a younger demographic.
- He refashioned the plot of the classic novel into a screenplay for a contemporary film.
- "to refashion oneself": To consciously change one's own appearance, behavior, or public persona.
- After his retirement, the athlete sought to refashion himself as a television commentator.
- Refashioning (gerund/noun): The process or result of making something new.
- The refashioning of the town square took over a year.
- Fashion (verb): To make or shape something. ("Refashion" is built on this root, adding the prefix "re-" meaning "again".)
- Remake
- Redo
- Revamp
- Remodel
- Reconstruct
- Transform
- Preserve
- Maintain
- Keep
Note: "Refashion" itself is not commonly used in fixed idioms. Its meaning is expressed in phrases like "to refashion into" or "to refashion from." - To give something a makeover: A more informal phrase with a similar meaning of updating appearance. - They gave the kitchen a complete makeover. (Compare to: They refashioned the kitchen.)
- make new
- She is remaking her image