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to replate

to replate

8.3
Cover an object again with a thin metal layer to make it look new
  • verb
  • /rɪˈpleɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : rechapar
  • She decided to replate her grandmother's silverware instead of buying a new set.

Examples

  • The artist will replate the old statue next week.

  • The antique candlesticks were replated to make them look new again.

  • After years of use, the trophy needed to be replated with gold.

  • They replated the silverware to restore its shine.

  • The jeweler said she could replate my ring to restore its original shine.

  • After years of use, they decided to replate the silverware to make it look new again.

  • To preserve its beauty, the museum staff will replate the antique armor.

Synonyms

to plate
vsto replate
  • Specialized
37 6.2

To cover an object with a thin layer of metal

is used when the coating is done again for restoration or decoration
to refinish
vsto replate
9 6.1

Make furniture or floors look new by removing old paint and putting on new paint

focuses on applying a metal layer again rather than general surface renewal
to resurface
vsto replate
4 3.9

To put a new surface on a road or floor

is used when a metal layer is applied again to objects not to roads
to recoat
vsto replate
1 3.5

To put a new layer of paint or finish on something already painted

is specific to applying a metal layer again rather than paint or other coverings
to revarnish
vsto replate
1 4.1

To put a new clear coat on wood to restore its shine

focuses on applying a metal layer again rather than a varnish finish
to regild
vsto replate
8.6

To cover something with gold again by putting on a new coat

is broader, applying any metal layer again rather than only gold
to metallize
vsto replate
  • Specialized
8.4

Cover an object with a thin metal layer for shine or protection

is used when the metal layer is applied again to restore or decorate
to metalize
vsto replate
  • Specialized
8.6

To cover an object with a thin layer of metal

is used when the coating is performed again to restore or decorate
to re-face
vsto replate
7.0

To put a new surface on something to make it look or work better

is about adding a metal layer again for restoration rather than general surfacing

Antonyms

42 2.7

Remove all covering or contents from an object so it is left bare

How Coated

to replate
  • Specialized
8.3
electroplate
  • Specialized
1 7.9
to plate
  • Specialized
37 6.2
to gild
5 7.0
to coat
105 2.8

Surface Forms

replate infinitive
replated past
replated past participle
replating present participle
replates third person singular

Morphology

replate = plate (transparent) = re + plate

This is a standard and fully compositional re- formation meaning 'plate again'.

Etymology

Replate comes from re- 'again' and plate 'a thin metal layer or cover', like when something is 'plated' with gold. So, to replate an object is to cover it again with a new metal layer to restore or decorate it.