Renovate: meaning, definitions and examples

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renovate

 

[ ˈrɛnəˌveɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

home improvement

To renovate means to restore a building or room to a good state of repair or make it new again. Renovating often involves updating outdated features and improving the functionality and aesthetics of a space.

Synonyms

remodel, renew, revamp

Examples of usage

  • John decided to renovate his kitchen to give it a more modern look.
  • The company plans to renovate the old warehouse into a trendy office space.
  • She hired a team of professionals to renovate her bathroom.

Translations

Translations of the word "renovate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 renovar

🇮🇳 पुनर्निर्मित करना

🇩🇪 renovieren

🇮🇩 merenovasi

🇺🇦 ремонтувати

🇵🇱 odnawiać

🇯🇵 改装する (kaisou suru)

🇫🇷 rénover

🇪🇸 renovar

🇹🇷 yenilemek

🇰🇷 개조하다 (gaejohada)

🇸🇦 تجديد (tajdid)

🇨🇿 renovovat

🇸🇰 renovovať

🇨🇳 翻新 (fānxīn)

🇸🇮 prenoviti

🇮🇸 endurnýja

🇰🇿 жаңарту

🇬🇪 განახლება (ganakhleba)

🇦🇿 təmir etmək

🇲🇽 renovar

Etymology

The word 'renovate' comes from the Latin word 'renovare', which means 'to renew'. The term has been used in the English language since the 16th century, originally referring to the act of renewing or restoring something to a former or better state. Over time, 'renovate' has become commonly used in the context of home improvement and construction projects.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,342, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.