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reface

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To replace the face or surface of something; to create a new outer layer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • They decided to reface their cabinets, putting new doors and fresh paint just on the fronts.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To face or confront again.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

provide with a new facing

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The building was refaced with beautiful stones

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: face

4

verb

Meaning 4

put a new facing on (a garment)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: face

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- Latin faciēs Late Latin facia Old French facebor. Middle English face English face English reface From re- + face.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: подновявам облицовката (podnovjavam oblicovkata) — to create a new outer layer
  • Czech: předělat — to create a new outer layer
  • Finnish: pintaremontoida — to create a new outer layer