RENOVATE


Meaning of RENOVATE in English

ˈrenəˌvāt, usu -ād.+V verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Latin renovatus, past participle of renovare to renovate, from re- + novare to make new, from novus new — more at new

transitive verb

1. : to restore to life, vigor, or activity : revive , regenerate

2. : to restore to a former state (as of freshness, soundness, purity, or newness of appearance) : make over : renew

renovate a house

3.

a. : to prune (old shrubs or trees) so that the old wood is subsequently replaced by new growth

b. : to invigorate (old lawns, fields, or pastures) by fertilization or cultivation

intransitive verb

: to become renewed : revive

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