umgestalten

Definitions of umgestalten
  1. verb
    do over, as of (part of) a house
    synonyms: umformen
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    bewegen, verändern, wandeln, ändern
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
    synonyms: neu gestalen, neugestalten, reformieren, verwandeln
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    aufbereiten, bearbeiten
    shape, form, or improve a material
    nacharbeiten
    use too much
    bearbeiten, umarbeiten, überarbeiten
    use again in altered form
    bestellen
    work land as by ploughing, harrowing, and manuring, in order to make it ready for cultivation
    type of:
    bewegen, verändern, wandeln, ändern
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  3. verb
    change for the better
    synonyms: neu gestalen, neugestalten, reformieren
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    type of:
    verbessern
    get better
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