renovate
[ ren-uh-veyt ]
/ ˈrɛn əˌveɪt /
verb (used with object), ren·o·vat·ed, ren·o·vat·ing.
to restore to good condition; make new or as if new again; repair.
to reinvigorate; refresh; revive.
adjective
Archaic. renovated.
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Origin of renovate
synonym study for renovate
1. See renew.
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renovate
/ (ˈrɛnəˌveɪt) /
verb (tr)
to restore (something) to good conditionto renovate paintings
to revive or refresh (one's spirits, health, etc)
Derived forms of renovate
renovation, nounrenovative, adjectiverenovator, nounWord Origin for renovate
C16: from Latin renovāre, from re- + novāre to make new, from novus new
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