Restyle: meaning, definitions and examples

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restyle

 

[ ˈriːstaɪl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

fashion design

To restyle means to redesign or alter the appearance of something, typically clothing, in a new and modern way.

Synonyms

remodel, revamp, update.

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Word Description / Examples
restyle

This word is often used when changing the appearance or design of something, especially in fashion, hair, or interiors.

  • She decided to restyle her living room with new furniture and decor.
  • The hairstylist will restyle your hair to give you a fresh new look.
revamp

This word is applicable when making changes to improve the functionality, appearance, or overall effectiveness of something.

  • The company decided to revamp its website to attract more visitors.
  • The store needs to revamp its product line to stay competitive.
remodel

Use this word when making substantial changes or improvements, typically in buildings or rooms.

  • They are planning to remodel their kitchen to make it more modern and spacious.
  • The old bathroom was completely remodeled with new fixtures and tiles.
update

Use this word when making something more current without necessarily changing its core structure, often used for software, information, or styles.

  • Please update the software to the latest version for new features.
  • She updated her wardrobe to include more trendy pieces.

Examples of usage

  • She restyled her old jeans by adding patches and embroidery.
  • The fashion designer restyled the classic dress with a modern twist.

Translations

Translations of the word "restyle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 restilizar

🇮🇳 पुनः शैली बनाना

🇩🇪 neu stylen

🇮🇩 mengubah gaya

🇺🇦 перестилізувати

🇵🇱 przestylizować

🇯🇵 再スタイル

🇫🇷 restyler

🇪🇸 restilizar

🇹🇷 yeniden şekillendirmek

🇰🇷 재스타일링하다

🇸🇦 إعادة تصميم

🇨🇿 přeformátovat

🇸🇰 preštýlovať

🇨🇳 重新设计

🇸🇮 preoblikovati

🇮🇸 endurstíla

🇰🇿 қайта стильдеу

🇬🇪 გადაკეთება

🇦🇿 yenidən tərtib etmək

🇲🇽 restilizar

Etymology

The word 'restyle' originated from the combination of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'style' meaning 'manner or way of doing things'. The term first appeared in the English language in the late 19th century.

See also: style, styling, stylish, stylishly, stylishness, stylist, stylistic, stylization, unstylish.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,154, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.