renovate — to repair and improve a building, room, etc. so that it is in good condition again
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to repair and improve a building, room, etc. so that it is in good condition again
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrenəveɪt/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor spent his entire lottery winnings to renovate his bathroom, and now it's fancier than most hotels!
- The university decided to renovate the library during finals week - perfect timing!
- They plan to renovate the historic theater to preserve its cultural heritage.
renovate
VERB[/ˈrenəveɪt/]
to repair and improve a building, room, etc. so that it is in good condition again
to repair and improve a building, room, etc. so that it is in good condition again
Renovate to innovate and motivate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin renovare, meaning 'to make new again'. The term combines re- (again) and novare (to renew), reflecting the Roman practice of restoring and modernizing buildings and structures.
Breakdown
re- (again) + novare (to make new, to renew). The Latin root novare derives from novus, meaning 'new'.
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📝Examples
“My neighbor spent his entire lottery winnings to renovate his bathroom, and now it's fancier than most hotels!”
“The university decided to renovate the library during finals week - perfect timing!”
“They plan to renovate the historic theater to preserve its cultural heritage.”
“After watching too many home improvement shows, she decided to renovate her entire apartment in one weekend.”
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