make over
B1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
Change how something or someone looks completely; give your property to someone else officially.
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
neutral
To completely change the appearance, style, or image of a person or place.
"The TV show made over the family's living room in just 48 hours."
Grammar: separable
2 C1
idiomatic
formal
(Formal/legal) To transfer ownership of property or assets to another person.
"She made over her estate to her eldest daughter before she died."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
The cosmetic/lifestyle sense is very common in popular media (TV makeover shows). The legal transfer sense is formal and less frequent in everyday speech.
Commonly used with
room house wardrobe image brand property
Forms
Base
make over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
makes over
he/she/it
Past simple
made over
yesterday
Past participle
made over
have + pp
-ing form
making over
continuous
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