renovating

Definitions

The act of restoring something old or damaged to a good state of repair.

The process of improving a structure or building by updating, remodeling, or redecorating.

Examples

We are currently renovating our kitchen to give it a more modern look.

The historical society is dedicated to renovating the old theater downtown.

Synonyms

refurbishing restoring remodeling revamping modernizing updating overhauling

Antonyms

demolishing destroying ruining neglecting deteriorating abandoning damaging