Refashion: meaning, definitions and examples
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refashion
[ riːˈfæʃən ]
clothing
To give new form or appearance to something, especially clothing.
Synonyms
remodel, restyle, revamp, transform.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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refashion |
Use this term when describing the process of making changes to improve or update something, especially in fashion or design. It often implies a creative overhaul.
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remodel |
This word is best suited for extensive changes or improvements, often in the context of buildings and interior design. It usually involves significant structural changes.
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revamp |
Suitable for comprehensive improvements or updates to something outdated or inefficient. It conveys a sense of modernization and renewal.
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transform |
Use this word when describing a thorough and dramatic change, often altering the fundamental nature of something. It implies a complete overhaul.
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restyle |
Often used in fashion, hairdressing, and design, this term refers to making changes to the appearance without altering the core structure. It focuses more on aesthetics.
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Examples of usage
- She refashioned her old jeans into a trendy skirt.
- After refashioning the dress, it looked brand new.
- The designer refashioned the vintage jacket into a modern coat.
Translations
Translations of the word "refashion" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reformar
🇮🇳 पुनः फैशन करना
🇩🇪 umgestalten
🇮🇩 memperbarui gaya
🇺🇦 переробити
🇵🇱 przerobić
🇯🇵 再ファッション化する
🇫🇷 refaçonner
🇪🇸 reformar
🇹🇷 yeniden şekillendirmek
🇰🇷 다시 꾸미다
🇸🇦 إعادة تشكيل
🇨🇿 předělat
🇸🇰 prepracovať
🇨🇳 重新设计
🇸🇮 preoblikovati
🇮🇸 endurskapa
🇰🇿 қайта сәндеу
🇬🇪 ხელახლა მორგება
🇦🇿 yenidən dizayn etmək
🇲🇽 reformar
Etymology
The word 'refashion' originated in the late 16th century from the combination of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'fashion' meaning 'make' or 'shape'. It has been used over the centuries to describe the act of giving something a new form or appearance, particularly in the context of clothing and style.
See also: fashion, fashionable, fashionably, fashioning, fashionista, unfashionable.