Innovate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪnəveɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Innovate is a verb meaning (intransitive) To introduce something new to a particular environment; to do something new.
Meaning
(intransitive) To introduce something new to a particular environment; to do something new.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To introduce (something) as new.
- (obsolete, transitive) To alter, to change into something new; to revolutionize.
Example Sentences
to innovate a word or an act
From his attempts upon the civil power, he proceeds to innovate God's worship.
The Russian defense industrial base (DIB) continues to innovate military equipment and weapons for Russian forces to use in Ukraine.
But the most frequent maladies are such as proceed from themselves, as first when religion and God's service is neglected, innovated or altered […].
Word Forms
- innovates
- innovating
- innovated
Synonyms for innovate
Depending on context, synonyms include novelize, pioneer, invent, introduce.
Antonyms for innovate
Common opposites include imitate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include introduce, innovation, innovative, creative, creativity, renew.
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