Renovate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɛ.nəʊ.veɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Renovate is a verb meaning (transitive) To renew; to revamp something to make it look new again.
Meaning
(transitive) To renew; to revamp something to make it look new again.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To restore to freshness or vigor.
- (obsolete, as a participle and participial adjective) renovated
Example Sentences
This house is shabby: it needs renovating.
All shall relent Who hear me—tears as mine have flowed, shall flow, Hearts beat as mine now beats, with such intent As renovates the world; a will omnipotent! […] And power shall then abound, and hope arise once more.
Word Forms
- renovates
- renovating
- renovated
Synonyms for renovate
Depending on context, synonyms include restitute, refurbish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include refurbish, restitute, refurbishment, revamp, regeneration, renew.
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