verb

renovate

REH-noh-vayt

Renovate (verb) means to repair and improve an old building or structure to bring it back to good condition. Example: “They spent a year renovating the old farmhouse.”

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verb

To repair and improve an old building or structure to bring it back to good condition.

"They spent a year renovating the old farmhouse."

"The council plans to renovate the town hall next spring."

How to use renovate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo fix up and modernise something old, usually a building.

Common pairings

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

more renovate comparative, renovated past tense, renovates singular, most renovate superlative

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Etymology

From Latin renovare, "to renew," from re- + novare ("to make new").

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for renovate

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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").

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