Definition

To cover or coat something again with a layer, usually of metal or another material.

Example

The jeweler decided to replate the old silverware to restore its shine.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think I need to replate this dish before serving it.

Good idea! It looks a bit messy right now.

Yeah, a nicer presentation would really impress our guests.

Exactly! Let's make it look as good as it tastes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Replate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "plate" (from Latin "platus", meaning flat or broad). The word means to place something again or to put back in a flat position.

Memory Tip

Think of 're-' meaning again and 'plate' referring to something flat — so replate means to place something flat again.

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