Renovate
/ˈrɛnəveɪt/
Definitions
To restore to a good state of repair; to make new or as if new again.
/ˈrɛnəveɪt/
To restore or improve something, especially a building.
They plan to renovate the historic theater next year.
💡 Simply: Imagine your house is a little old and tired. Renovating is like giving it a makeover! You're fixing things, making it look better, and maybe adding some new cool features. It's like a super exciting spring cleaning, but for your house!
👶 For kids: To make something old look new and better, like fixing up a toy or a house.
More Examples
The couple decided to renovate their apartment before moving in.
The city is spending millions to renovate the public parks.
After years of neglect, the owner decided to renovate the abandoned mansion.
How It's Used
"The architects are planning to renovate the old building."
"We decided to renovate the kitchen to make it more modern."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
renovate a property
To improve and restore a building or piece of land.
"Many people choose to renovate a property rather than move."
undergoing renovation
Being improved or restored.
"The museum is undergoing renovation and will be closed for six months."
From Latin renovāre, meaning 'to renew, restore,' from re- (again) + novus (new).
The word 'renovate' has been used since the 16th century to mean 'to make new again'.
Memory tip
Think of 'renew' and 'innovate' – bringing something back to its new state or improving upon it.
Word Origin
"To make new"