renovate

[ ren-uh-veyt ]

verb (used with object)

, ren·o·vat·ed, ren·o·vat·ing.

1. to restore to good condition; make new or as if new again; repair.
2. Archaic. to reinvigorate; refresh; revive.

adjective

1. Archaic. renovated.

renovate

/ ˈrɛnəˌveɪt /

verb

1. to restore (something) to good condition

   to renovate paintings

2. to revive or refresh (one's spirits, health, etc)

Derived Forms

• ˌrenoˈvation, noun
• ˈrenoˌvative, adjective
• ˈrenoˌvator, noun

Other Words From

• ren·o·vat·a·ble adjective
• ren·o·vat·ing·ly adverb
• ren·o·va·tion [ren-, uh, -, vey, -sh, uh, n], noun
• ren·o·va·tive adjective
• ren·o·va·tor noun
• un·ren·o·vat·ed adjective
• un·ren·o·va·tive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of renovate¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English (adjective), from Latin renovātus (past participle of renovāre ), equivalent to re- re- + novus new + -ātus -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of renovate¹

C16: from Latin renovāre , from re- + novāre to make new, from novus new

Synonym Study

See renew.

Example Sentences

UC also is asking the state for $1.36 billion in one-time funding to renovate aging campus facilities and build new classrooms, labs and other projects.

From Los Angeles Times

Backers said it was necessary to help build low-income housing, expand roads and transit, renovate parks and construct other public infrastructure.

From Los Angeles Times

Small and large real estate investors are buying older apartments to renovate and significantly raise the rent.

From Los Angeles Times

Other models are available that enable nonprofits and others to renovate properties and keep them affordable, but their expansion is hampered by lack of public subsidy and other issues.

From Los Angeles Times

And the SF Standard reported that Breed accused Farrell of asking her office to expedite permits to renovate his house, a claim he has denied.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• clean
• overhaul
• refit
• refurbish
• rehabilitate
• remake
• remodel
• repair
• restore
• revamp
• revitalize
• revive
• spruce up
• update