Revamp
What it means
To improve something through a noticeable set of changes.
Reach for it when describing a substantial practical update in informal language
The team revamped the booking form after watching visitors struggle.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when appearance changes visibly
Careful A makeover can be purely cosmetic.
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everyday
Fits when a physical place is repaired and improved
Careful Renovate is mainly about property.
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everyday
rework
Fits when existing material is changed
Careful Rework can be local and unglamorous.
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warm
Fits when a lighter update restores appeal
Careful Refresh understates a revamp.
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professional
Fits when most of a system is thoroughly revised
Careful Overhaul is more extensive.
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professional
redesign
Fits when form or structure changes deliberately
Careful Redesign may ignore implementation.
Opposites 3
- neglect
- preserve unchanged
- downgrade
Common phrases 3
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revamp the website
Editors revamped the website around simpler journeys.
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complete revamp
The kitchen received a complete revamp.
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revamp an old system
The agency will revamp an old system for permits.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, public domain Updated