innovate
verb
in·no·vate
ˈi-nə-ˌvāt 
innovated; innovating
: to make changes : do something in a new way
1
: to introduce as or as if new
2
archaic
: to effect a change in
The dictates of my father were … not to be altered, innovated, or even discussed …—
Sir Walter Scott
Sir Walter ScottExamples of innovate in a Sentence
The company plans to continue innovating and experimenting.
The company innovated a new operating system.
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The trends highlighted in this report—rising financial aid needs, increasing diversity, and regional variations in application growth—present challenges and opportunities for institutions willing to innovate and evolve.
—Scott White, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
After Midnight continues to innovate in the space of truly stupid games for its comedian contestants.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
In July, the company launched a new website innovated through the use of artificial intelligence called Solomei AI.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
Over the past nearly 20 years since its inception, BlizzCon has inspired us to innovate, push the boundaries of creativity, and deliver once-in-a-lifetime moments.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
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Scott White, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
After Midnight continues to innovate in the space of truly stupid games for its comedian contestants.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
In July, the company launched a new website innovated through the use of artificial intelligence called Solomei AI.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
Over the past nearly 20 years since its inception, BlizzCon has inspired us to innovate, push the boundaries of creativity, and deliver once-in-a-lifetime moments.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for innovate
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovate. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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innovate
verb
in·no·vate
ˈin-ə-ˌvāt
innovated; innovating
: to introduce something new
innovate a new website
: do something in a new way
innovative
adjective
-ˌvāt-iv
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