The social welfare system is in bad need of renovation.
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Renovation
/ɹɛnəˈveɪʃən/
Synonyms for "renovation" (88 found)
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Closest matches (18)
Noun(10 words)
Adjective(2 words)
complete overhaulimmediate overhaul
Strong matches (26)
Related words (44)
regenerationregenesisreinstitutionreissueremakingrenascencerenewalreorganizationrepairrepetitionreprintingreproductionreshapingrestorationrestructuringresurrectionretreadretreadingrevisionrevival
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slum clearanceurban renewal
Noun(20 words)
Verb(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
structural change
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More general
8 entriesMore specific
6 entriesbathroom renovationfacade restorationinterior restorationkitchen renovationneighborhood renewalurban redevelopment
Collocations
6 entriesbathroom renovationhistoric renovationhome renovationkitchen renovationrenovation costsrenovation project
Inflections
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2 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
We had to look for a place to stay while our house is under renovation.
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This is in itself not new for me, but the couple wanted to live in a comfortable home, which called for an extensive renovation.
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The teachers' room and the gym are under renovation.
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