innovate
To introduce something new to a particular environmentTo introduce something new to a particular environment; to do something new.
» She explores new ways to innovate.
Meaning
3 senses(intransitive)To introduce something new to a particular environment; to do something new.
innovieren, erneuern, neuern
bring something new to an environment
(transitive)To introduce (something) as new.
to innovate a word or an act
(obsolete, transitive)To alter, to change into something new; to revolutionize.
Examples
12 sentencesShe explores new ways to innovate.
Are you always ready to innovate?
They innovate together to create impact.
Tom doesn't innovate, but he does make good movies.
The company rarely innovated, but frequently copied the competition.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
First attested in 1548; borrowed from Latin innovātus, perfect passive participle of innovFirst attested in 1548; borrowed from Latin innovātus, perfect passive participle of innovō (“to renew”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Forms
innovates, innovating, innovated, innovatedSynonyms
7 synonyms- bring something new to an environment:introduce
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle