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uudistaa — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • modernize verb To make something up to date by adding or updating equipment, design, or methods.
  • redeem verb To exchange a voucher, points, or a bond for cash or its stated value.
  • reform noun A change made to improve something, especially a system, law, or institution.
  • regenerate verb To grow new tissue to replace what was lost or damaged.
  • renew verb To extend the length of something, such as a subscription, loan, or licence.

Senses

uudistaa is used for these senses in English:

  • modernize (transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.
  • redeem (transitive) To reform, change (for the better).
  • reform (transitive) To put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to change from worse to better.
  • regenerate (transitive) To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.
  • renew (transitive) To make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition. [from 14thc.]
  • renew (theology) To make new spiritually; to regenerate. [from 14thc.]
  • urban-renew (rare) To carry out urban renewal; to redevelop an urban area.

redeem — full definition

  1. verb To exchange a voucher, points, or a bond for cash or its stated value.
  2. verb To make up for a fault or bad situation, or to restore someone's good reputation.
  3. verb In religious use, to save someone from sin or wrongdoing.

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