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REDEFINE Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word redefine. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word redefine. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for REDEFINE

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alter
verbv
verb

• cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

• become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

• make an alteration to

• insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

• remove the ovaries of

change
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

• a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

• the action of changing something

• the result of alteration or modification

• the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due

• a thing that is different

• a different or fresh set of clothes

• coins of small denomination regarded collectively

• money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency

• a difference that is usually pleasant

verb

• cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

• undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

• become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

• change clothes; put on different clothes

• exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

• give to, and receive from, one another

• change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

• become deeper in tone

• remove or replace the coverings of

modify
verbv
verb

• make less severe or harsh or extreme

• add a modifier to a constituent

• cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

readjust
verbv
verb

• adjust anew

• adjust again after an initial failure

reform
verbv
noun

• a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

• a campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices

• self-improvement in behavior or morals by abandoning some vice

verb

• make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices

• bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

• produce by cracking

• break up the molecules of

• improve by alteration or correction of errors or defects and put into a better condition

• change for the better

reshape
verbv
verb

• shape anew or differently

• shape again or shape differently

revamp
verb, nounv, n
verb

• to patch up or renovate; repair or restore

• provide (a shoe) with a new vamp

review
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a new appraisal or evaluation

• an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

• a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment

• (accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data

• a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians

• a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art

• a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion

• (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)

• practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory

• a formal or official examination

verb

• look at again; examine again

• appraise critically

• hold a review (of troops)

• refresh one's memory

• look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember

transform
verbv
verb

• subject to a mathematical transformation

• change or alter in form, appearance, or nature

• change in outward structure or looks

• change from one form or medium into another

• convert (one form of energy) to another

• change (a bacterial cell) into a genetically distinct cell by the introduction of DNA from another cell of the same or closely related species

• increase or decrease (an alternating current or voltage)

update
verb, nounv, n
noun

• information or data that updates

• the act of bringing someone or something up to date

verb

• modernize or bring up to date

• bring up to date; supply with recent information

• bring to the latest state of technology or supply with the latest data

Best Hypernyms For REDEFINE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for redefine, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
define alter change delimit delimitate delineate modify revise specify transform

Alternatives for ALTER

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