renovate
11 synonyms for renovate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To repair and improve an old building or structure to bring it back to good condition.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
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Less common
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How to use renovate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
renovate a house
newly renovated
renovate a kitchen
Etymology
From Latin renovare, "to renew," from re- + novare ("to make new").
Full origin of renovate →Frequently asked questions
What does “renovate” mean?
The word “renovate” means to repair and improve an old building or structure to bring it back to good condition. In plain terms, to fix up and modernise something old, usually a building.
How do you pronounce “renovate”?
“Renovate” is pronounced REH-noh-vayt (/ˈɹɛ.nə.veɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “renovate” in a sentence?
Here is “renovate” used in a sentence: “The council plans to renovate the town hall next spring.”
What part of speech is “renovate”?
“Renovate” is a verb.
Where does the word “renovate” come from?
The word “renovate” comes from Latin. From Latin renovare, "to renew," from re- + novare ("to make new").
