renovate
verb/ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/
Frequency rank: #12,440 most common English word
Meaning
to repair and improve something, especially a building, so that it is in good condition again.
Example sentence
The owners decided to renovate the old building before opening it as a hotel.
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