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