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Revamp

v.hopeful, capableplayful

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.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    make over

    appearance changes visibly

    not when A makeover can be purely cosmetic.

  • everyday

    renovate

    a physical place is repaired and improved

    not when Renovate is mainly about property.

  • everyday

    rework

    existing material is changed

    not when Rework can be local and unglamorous.

  • warm

    refresh

    a lighter update restores appeal

    not when Refresh understates a revamp.

  • professional

    overhaul

    most of a system is thoroughly revised

    not when Overhaul is more extensive.

  • professional

    redesign

    form or structure changes deliberately

    not when Redesign may ignore implementation.

Said against

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  • neglect
  • preserve unchanged
  • downgrade

It naturally appears in

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  • revamp the website

    Editors revamped the website around simpler journeys.

  • complete revamp

    The kitchen received a complete revamp.

  • revamp an old system

    The agency will revamp an old system for permits.