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Who doesn't love a makeover? Even my husband watches 'What Not To Wear.'
Mary Doria Russell

Meaning of "makeover" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MAKEOVER

makeover  [ˈmeɪkəʊvə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MAKEOVER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Makeover is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MAKEOVER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Makeover

A makeover is a term applied to changing one's appearance, sometimes through cosmetics. Makeovers can range from something as simple as a new haircut, to the use of cosmetic surgery, to the extreme of the implantation of dental veneers, eye-color-changing contact lenses, and the use of appearance-altering gastric bypass surgeries, providing massive, permanent fat loss in obese persons, and the associated plastic surgeries, such as abdominoplasty, to eliminate the resulting loose-hanging skin folds. A makeunder is based on the opposite principle - removing artificial enhancements to a person's appearance to give a more 'natural' look.

Definition of makeover in the English dictionary

The first definition of makeover in the dictionary is a series of alterations, including beauty treatments and new clothes, intended to make a noticeable improvement in a person's appearance. Other definition of makeover is a series of alterations intended to improve the appearance of a room. Makeover is also a remodelling of an organization or system in which important changes are made in order to improve it.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MAKEOVER


antitakeover
ˌæntɪˈteɪkəʊvə
Casanova
ˌkæsəˈnəʊvə
clover
ˈkləʊvə
crossover
ˈkrɒsˌəʊvə
Dover
ˈdəʊvə
hangover
ˈhæŋˌəʊvə
Hanover
ˈhænəʊvə
leftover
ˈlɛftˌəʊvə
Markova
mɑːˈkəʊvə
Moldova
mɒlˈdəʊvə
moreover
mɔːˈrəʊvə
nova
ˈnəʊvə
ova
ˈəʊvə
over
ˈəʊvə
pullover
ˈpʊlˌəʊvə
rover
ˈrəʊvə
supernova
ˌsuːpəˈnəʊvə
takeover
ˈteɪkˌəʊvə
tick-over
ˈtɪkəʊvə
turnover
ˈtɜːnəʊvə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAKEOVER

make-ready
make-up
make-up artist
make-up bag
make-up base
make-up case
make-up class
make-up girl
make-up man
make-up men
make-up remover
makeable
Makeba
makebate
Makedhonia
makefast
makeless
maker
makeshift
makeweight

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAKEOVER

all over
all-over
changeover
comeover
cover
cut-and-cover
discover
Hannover
hardcover
Hoover
hover
Land Rover
lover
mommy makeover
mouseover
on cover
over and over
recover
reverse takeover
strikeover

Synonyms and antonyms of makeover in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «makeover» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MAKEOVER

Find out the translation of makeover to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of makeover from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «makeover» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

装饰
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

remodelación
570 millions of speakers

English

makeover
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बदलाव
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تـَحَوُّلٌ فِيْ الْـمَظْهَرِ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

создание нового облика
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

transformação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পরিবর্তন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rénovation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Makeover
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Verschönerung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

改造
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

고쳐만들기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Makeover
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự tân trang
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தயாரிப்பிலும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेकअप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

makyaj
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

restauro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przerobienie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оновлення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

transformare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανανέωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

makeover
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

makeover
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fornyelse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of makeover

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAKEOVER»

The term «makeover» is very widely used and occupies the 12.199 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MAKEOVER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about makeover

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4 QUOTES WITH «MAKEOVER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word makeover.
1
Janice Dickinson
The idea of the extreme makeover is disturbing.
2
Kyan Douglas
Queer Eye is a makeover show, meant to help our straight brethren.
3
Carson Kressley
I think ultimately I make people happy: Whether I'm doing the stage show, giving somebody a makeover, or designing clothing, the end goal is to make people smile.
4
Mary Doria Russell
Who doesn't love a makeover? Even my husband watches 'What Not To Wear.'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAKEOVER»

Discover the use of makeover in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to makeover and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
A strategy for changing attitudes about personal finances covers such topics as getting out of debt, the dangers of cash advances and keeping spending within income limits.
Dave Ramsey, 2009
2
Bob Greene's Total Body Makeover: An Accelerated Program of ...
With Bob Greene's Total Body Makeover, you'll achieve maximum results in a minimum amount of time!
Bob Greene, 2010
3
Makeover Television: Realities Remodelled
This volume explores makeover television, the reality format that cuts across all genres and time slots.
Dana Heller, 2007
4
Makeover TV: Selfhood, Citizenship, and Celebrity
In Makeover TV, Brenda R. Weber argues that whether depicting transformations of bodies, trucks, finances, relationships, kids, or homes, makeover shows posit a self achievable only in the transition from the “Before-body”—the ...
Brenda R. Weber, 2009
5
Self-Help, Inc. : Makeover Culture in American Life: ...
This lucid and fascinating book reveals how makeover culture traps Americans in endless cycles of self-invention and overwork, and offers suggestions for how we can address the alienating conditions of modern work and family life.
Micki McGee Department of Sociology and Anthropology Fordham University, 2005
6
The Weekend Makeover: Get a Brand New Life by Monday Morning
Each makeover tackles not only the nitty gritty details (like how to stock one's pantry with nutritious essential or the best ways to get rid of old paperwork), it also guides readers into the right mindset to make the changes stick so that ...
Jill Martin, Dana Ravich, 2013
7
Total Memory Makeover: Uncover Your Past, Take Charge of ...
The comedic actress best known for her role on Taxi describes her extremely rare autobiographical memory and the ways in which it has helped her in countless scenarios, in a guide that offers advice about how to bolster memory and make it ...
Marilu Henner, 2013
8
Weekend Makeover: Take Your Home from Messy to Magnificent ...
A pragmatic, step-by-step guide to streamlining and beautifying your home, from garage to attic and beyond, allows homeowners to take charge of their spaces one room, closet, and obsession at a time all in one weekend.
Don Aslett, 2006
9
6-Day Body Makeover: Drop One Whole Dress or Pant Size in ...
With this groundbreaking guide, television's fitness and makeover specialist Michael Thurmond delivers the proven program that allows you to eat more, exercise less, and shed as much as 10 pounds-a whole dress or pant size-in just six days!
Michael Thurmond, 2008
10
Extreme Makeover: Women Transformed by Christ, Not Conformed ...
Presents arguments for how the distorted image of the modern American woman stems from the feminist movement, and suggests how the teachings of the Catholic Church can help women to achieve liberation and self-worth.
Teresa Tomeo, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAKEOVER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term makeover is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Museum at Nixon's presidential library gets makeover, technology …
YORBA LINDA, Calif. -- A museum dedicated to Richard Nixon's presidency is getting a makeover that will include interactive exhibits ... «CTV News, Jul 15»
2
Occidental park makeover begins | www.kirotv.com
Seattle's Occidental Park is being transformed. Today colorful tables and chairs were added to the open space. The tables and chairs are part ... «KIRO Seattle, Jul 15»
3
Kelly Clarkson gives Rihanna's 'Stay' a powerful makeover | EW.com
She performed the track at Pittsburgh's First Niagara Pavilion on Sunday, and gave the soft song a hearty makeover, lending her tremendous ... «Entertainment Weekly, Jul 15»
4
Pols pledge makeover for Mississauga interchange | Toronto & GTA …
Pols pledge makeover for Mississauga interchange. 0. By Maryam Shah, Toronto Sun. First posted: Monday, July 20, 2015 06:02 PM EDT ... «Toronto Sun, Jul 15»
5
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's makeover disasters: From tears and …
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's makeover disasters: From tears and expletives to burning pianos. 10:21, 20 July 2015; By Tom Canning ... «WalesOnline, Jul 15»
6
Developer Craig Hall plans makeover for his Frisco office park …
Hall Financial plans to add restaurants, retail and more amenities to its 162-acre Frisco office park. (Hall Financial). The largest and oldest ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
7
Makeover by Levi's has stretch, style, Alicia Keys | The Columbus …
Makeover by Levi's has stretch, style, Alicia Keys. Life. 'Godfather' actor Alex Rocco succumbs to cancer at 79 · PBS finds its niche in vast world ... «Columbus Dispatch, Jul 15»
8
Photos: Westin hotel at South Coast gets a makeover - The Orange …
Some of the changes were geared toward business travelers. For example, many business travelers want walk in showers, not tub/shower ... «OCRegister, Jul 15»
9
Waco animal shelter gears up for $2.5 million makeover - WacoTrib …
City of Waco Operations supervisor David Stewart sets cones and caution tape near the animal shelter intake after having removed several ... «Waco Tribune-Herald, Jul 15»
10
Cooum to get a Rs. 41-crore makeover - The Hindu
Soon, Cooum river will get a makeover with the Water Resources Department (WRD) gearing up to desilt and improve portions of it ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»

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