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Verbs for talking about change

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  • Building a dam across the river completely (transformed / replaced) the countryside.
    transformed
  • Unfortunately, a new train station design would cost too much money to (demolish / remodel).
    remodel
  • That old building has been abandoned for years. It should be ________ (extended or torn down)
    torn down
  • If the city adds 20 kilometers to the road, it will be necessary to (extend / replace) the sidewalk as well.
    extend
  • According to this report, there are plans to (develop / demolish) the homes along the river and create a city park instead.
    demolish
  • If we could (extend / develop) the downtown area further, more businesses would be attracted to the area.
    develop
  • When I left for college, my parents decided to (make / remodel) my bedroom into a home office.
    make
  • The old bridge isn’t safe. It has to be (torn down / replaced) with a stronger one.
    replaced