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renovating

 

[ ˈrɛnəˌveɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

home improvement

To make something new, or as if new, again; to repair, restore, or refurbish.

Synonyms

refurbish, remodel, renew, revamp

Examples of usage

  • We are renovating our kitchen to make it more modern.
  • The company is renovating the old building to turn it into a hotel.
Context #2 | Verb

business

To reorganize, revise, or improve something, especially a business or organization.

Synonyms

reform, restructure, revitalize

Examples of usage

  • The company is renovating its marketing strategy to increase sales.
  • They are renovating their approach to customer service.

Translations

Translations of the word "renovating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 renovando

🇮🇳 पुनः निर्माण करना

🇩🇪 renovieren

🇮🇩 merenovasi

🇺🇦 ремонт

🇵🇱 remont

🇯🇵 改装する (kaisō suru)

🇫🇷 rénover

🇪🇸 renovar

🇹🇷 yenilemek

🇰🇷 개조하다 (gaejohada)

🇸🇦 تجديد (tajdid)

🇨🇿 renovovat

🇸🇰 renovovať

🇨🇳 翻新 (fānxīn)

🇸🇮 prenavljati

🇮🇸 endurnýja

🇰🇿 жаңарту

🇬🇪 განახლება (ganakhleba)

🇦🇿 təmir etmək

🇲🇽 renovar

Etymology

The word 'renovate' comes from the Latin word 'renovare', which means 'to renew' or 'restore'. It first appeared in English in the late 16th century. The concept of renovating spaces or businesses has been around for centuries, as people have always sought to improve and refresh their surroundings.

See also: renovation, renovator.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,957, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.