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reface.

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

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

    transitive
    They decided to reface their cabinets, putting new doors and fresh paint just on the fronts.
  2. To face or confront again.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

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.

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