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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Given "the fear of falling behind" the United States and China in developing AI technologies, Prissard said that Europe may succumb to the "temptation to allow more leeway to innovate without obstacles".
From Barron's
“We are innovating every day to combat ever-evolving threats and maintain the safest, most trusted platform for kids,” Apple said.
Small businesses can innovate and thrive in an environment of fair competition.
From MarketWatch
However, Wildlight has said it intends to keep working on Highguard with "a core group of developers to continue innovating on and supporting the game".
From BBC
Inspired by the punks and New Romantics of that era, analysts said Barry M had struggled to continue innovating and been overtaken by rivals.
From BBC
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