renovate
/ˈɹenəʊveɪt/verb
To repair and update something old, such as a building, so it looks new again.
Example sentences
- “They spent the summer renovating the kitchen and bathroom.”
- “The city plans to renovate the old train station and turn it into a market.”
Buildings are renovated; people are rejuvenated. The two verbs come up together and are easy to swap by mistake.