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renovate

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛn.nə(ʊ).veɪt/

The English word “renovate” has 3 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To renew; to revamp something to make it look new again.
  2. To restore to freshness or vigor.

adjective

  1. renovated

Etymology

The adjective first attested in 1440, the verb in 1535; from Middle English renovat(e) (“renewed”), from Latin renovātus, perfect passive participle of renovō (“to renew”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Participial usage up until Early Modern English.

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