innovate

[in-uh-veyt]

verb (used without object)

innovated, innovating 

1. to introduce something new; make changes in anything established.

verb (used with object)

innovated, innovating 

1. to introduce (something new) for or as if for the first time.

   to innovate a computer operating system.

2. Archaic.,  to alter.

innovate

/ ˈɪnəˌveɪt /

verb

1. to invent or begin to apply (methods, ideas, etc)

Other Word Forms

• innovator noun
• uninnovating adjective
• innovative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of innovate¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of innovate¹

C16: from Latin innovāre to renew, from _in- ² + novāre to make new, from novus new

Example Sentences

Despite her expertise in French cuisine, Chef Yeon also demonstrates a deep understanding of Korean royal cookery and wields her modern knowledge to innovate while still maintaining the integrity of the royal dish.

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In cities, coworking spaces bring people together to collaborate and innovate.

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The company has used its “scalable and open foundation to innovate at rapid pace to meet growing demand across hybrid cloud and AI.”

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But consumer group Which? said curbs on these companies' power in other countries "are already helping businesses to innovate and giving consumers more choice".

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“A big part of Match Group is to innovate at one of our brands, and then bring the best of what works to the entire portfolio,” he said.

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Related Words

• create 
• devise 
• establish 
• experiment 
• initiate 
• introduce 
• invent 
• launch 
• originate 
• pioneer 
• refine