innovate
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
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to introduce (something new) for or as if for the first time.
to innovate a computer operating system.
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Archaic. to alter.
verb
Other Word Forms
- innovative adjective
- innovator noun
- uninnovating adjective
Etymology
Origin of innovate
First recorded in 1540–50; from Latin innovātus, past participle of innovāre “to renew, alter,” equivalent to in- intensive prefix + novātus, past participle of novā(re) “to renew,” verbal derivative of novus “new” + -tus past participle suffix); in- 2, new
Example Sentences
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The prospect of disruption in the housing sector has spurred major housing services companies and their search platforms to innovate to remain competitive.
From Barron's
The prospect of disruption in the housing sector has spurred major housing services companies and their search platforms to innovate to remain competitive.
From Barron's
The prospect of disruption in the housing sector has spurred major housing services companies and their search platforms to innovate to remain competitive.
From Barron's
The ability to create fire transformed daily life, providing warmth, enabling food to be cooked and supporting brain growth, freeing early humans to think, plan and innovate.
From BBC
"But they're also about capability. If we can build advanced 3D chips, we can innovate faster, respond faster, and shape the future of AI hardware."
From Science Daily
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