/ ˈrenəveɪt; NAmE / verb
[ vn ] to repair and paint an old building, a piece of furniture, etc. so that it is in good condition again
► reno·va·tion / ˌrenəˈveɪʃn; NAmE / noun [ U , C , usually pl. ]:
buildings in need of renovation
There will be extensive renovations to the hospital.
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WORD ORIGIN
early 16th cent.: from Latin renovat- made new again, from the verb renovare , from re- back, again + novus new.