Word
revamp
Phoneticsre·vamp, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈvæmp/
UK/ɹɪvˈæmp/
Definition
v. to change or improve something to make it look new or work better. You often use this when talking about fixing up a room, a website, or a plan.
v. to renovate, revise, or reconstruct something to improve its appearance or functionality. Often implies a comprehensive update rather than a minor adjustment.
Examples
“The company plans to revamp its website next month.”
“The marketing team decided to revamp the entire brand identity to appeal to a younger audience.”
“After years of declining sales, the restaurant hired a new chef to revamp the menu and modernize the interior decor to attract a more upscale clientele.”
Examples
simple
“The company plans to revamp its website next month.”
contextual
“The marketing team decided to revamp the entire brand identity to appeal to a younger audience.”
complex
“After years of declining sales, the restaurant hired a new chef to revamp the menu and modernize the interior decor to attract a more upscale clientele.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.
Real-World Examples
“Bake Off has been in serious need of a revamp for a while now – and who better to zhuzh it up than the queen of sass herself, Nigella Lawson.” “The signing of Carlos Baleba completes a £155m summer revamp of Manchester United's midfield.” Etymology
The verb is derived from re- (prefix meaning ‘again, anew’) + vamp (“to patch, repair, or refurbish”). The noun is derived from the verb.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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