renovate
verb (used with object)
to restore to good condition; make new or as if new again; repair.
renovating
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present participleof renovate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Should I sell my house because of dangerous stairs — or spend thousands renovating?
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
The prime minister has sought to address the issue of missing teachers and renovating buildings that are dilapidated.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
Instead, sellers could stay in place, renovating their current homes rather than moving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Roberts moved into her four-bedroom house in 2011 and spent two years renovating the property with her husband.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“As he so rarely leaves the house these days, renovating the gardens seemed a good place to start. Would you like to see what it will look like when it is complete?”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
