Redecorate: meaning, definitions and examples

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redecorate

[ ˌriːˈdekəˌreɪt ]

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home improvement

To redecorate means to renovate or improve the appearance of a room or building by painting, wallpapering, changing furniture, etc. It involves making aesthetic changes to enhance the overall look and feel of the space.

Synonyms

refurbish, remodel, renovate, revamp

Examples of usage

The family decided to redecorate their living room with a fresh coat of paint and new curtains.
After moving into the new house, they are planning to redecorate the kitchen to make it more modern.
She hired a professional designer to help her redecorate her office space.

Translations

Translations of the word "redecorate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redecorar

🇮🇳 पुनः सुसज्जित करना

🇩🇪 umdekorieren

🇮🇩 mendekor ulang

🇺🇦 переробити інтер'єр

🇵🇱 przearanżować

🇯🇵 再装飾する (さいそうしょくする)

🇫🇷 redécorer

🇪🇸 redecorar

🇹🇷 yeniden dekore etmek

🇰🇷 재장식하다

🇸🇦 إعادة تزيين

🇨🇿 přezdobit

🇸🇰 prezdobiť

🇨🇳 重新装饰 (chóngxīn zhuāngshì)

🇸🇮 preurediti

🇮🇸 endurskreyta

🇰🇿 қайта безендіру

🇬🇪 ხელახლა განალაგე

🇦🇿 yenidən bəzəmək

🇲🇽 redecorar

Word origin

The word 'redecorate' originated in the mid-17th century, combining 're-' (again) and 'decorate'. It was initially used in the context of adding ornamentation or embellishments to a room. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of making aesthetic improvements or changes to the decor of a space.