to recarpet
1
4.9
Put new carpet in a room or building
- verb
- /ˌriːˈkɑːrpɪt/
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volver a alfombrar
- Rick's apartment had been just as bare when he rented it, but Rick had immediately recarpeted, painted the walls, hung posters and pictures, bought furniture, and set up his minisalon in the kitchen area.
Examples
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It's time to recarpet the hallway since the old carpet is frayed and stained.
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We decided to recarpet the living room before the family gathering next month.
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After years of wear, they hired a professional to recarpet their entire office space.
Synonyms
to carpet
vsto recarpet
2
2.9
To cover a floor by fitting a thick soft covering
means fitting a new floor covering rather than merely placing one
to carpet the living room
vsto recarpet
1
2.3
To cover the living room floor with carpet
means fitting a new floor covering rather than just covering
Antonyms
Surface Forms
recarpet infinitive
recarpeted past
recarpeted past participle
recarpeting present participle
recarpets third person singular
Morphology
Etymology
The word recarpet combines re- ('again') and carpet, like repaint, to give a simple mental picture. So, to recarpet is to put new carpet or replace old carpet in a room, building, or area.