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renovate

/ˈrɛn.ə.veɪt/
ren · o · vate
Adjective:renovated
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Past Simple:renovated
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Past Participle:renovated
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Present Participle:renovating
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renovate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To restore a building, room, or structure to a good state of repair, or to modernize and improve it.

Example

"The city council approved a plan to renovate the historic library and install modern heating systems."

2

To refresh, reinvigorate, or revive someone's spirits, energy, or vitality.

Example

"A quiet weekend in the countryside helped to renovate her flagging spirits after months of intense work."

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• Nearby Words

renomination
renounce
renouncement
renovate
renovation
renovator
renown

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 16th century from the Latin verb 'renovare' (to renew or restore), formed from the prefix 're-' (again) and 'novare' (to make new), from 'novus' (new).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Renovate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/renovate
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