Antonyms for re-decorate

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dek-uh-reyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛk əˌreɪt

Definition of re-decorate

Origin : early 15c., from Latin decoratus, past participle of decorare "to decorate, adorn, embellish, beautify," from decus (genitive decoris) "an ornament," from PIE root *dek- "to receive, be suitable" (see decent). Related: Decorated; decorating.

As in redecorate : verb refurbish
As in redo : verb start over
As in face : verb put paint or finish on

Example sentences :

As soon as she was married she began to re-decorate Briarlay from garret to cellar.
Extract from : « The Builders » by Ellen Glasgow

New books revive and re-decorate old ideas; old books suggest and invigorate new ideas.
Extract from : « The Book Lovers' Anthology » by Various

I think it will give you as great a satisfaction to re-arrange your house with what you have as to re-build, re-decorate.
Extract from : « The House in Good Taste » by Elsie de Wolfe

The poorest always manage to spare a few coppers on festive occasions to re-decorate and adorn their domestic idol.
Extract from : « The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe » by Ernest Young

Synonyms for re-decorate

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