redecorate

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Definition

To change and improve the appearance of the inside of a room or building by painting, adding new furniture, or making other decorative changes.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly for indoor spaces. Common collocations: 'redecorate the living room', 'plan to redecorate'. Often involves painting, wallpaper, or furniture updates. More formal than 'redo' or 'spruce up'.

Example Sentences

We want to redecorate the living room this summer.

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She decided to redecorate her bedroom with blue paint.

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They redecorated the whole office last year.

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After moving in, we couldn't wait to redecorate and make the place our own.

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If you redecorate with lighter colors, the room will look bigger.

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My friend loves to redecorate her apartment every year—it's never the same twice!

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