| NOUN | act | renovation, redevelopment, overhaul | the act of improving by renewing and restoring |
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| state | renovation, restoration, refurbishment | the state of being restored to its former good condition |
| Sounds | reh.nahvey'shahn | |
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| Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... | |
| Meaning | The act of improving by renewing and restoring. | |
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| Example | "they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property" | |
| Synonyms | redevelopment, overhaul | |
| Narrower | face lift, facelift, face lifting | A renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building) but usually does not involve major changes |
| Broader | improvement | The act of improving something |
| Spanish | renovación | |
| Catalan | renovació | |
| Verbs | renovate | restore to a previous or better condition |
| renovate | make brighter and prettier | |
| Meaning | The state of being restored to its former good condition. | |
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| Example | "the inn was a renovation of a Colonial house" | |
| Synonyms | restoration, refurbishment | |
| Broader | improvement, melioration | A condition superior to an earlier condition |
| Spanish | renovación, restauración | |
| Catalan | restauració | |
| Verbs | renovate | restore to a previous or better condition |
| renovate | make brighter and prettier | |
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