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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Snapchat's ability to innovate and adapt will be crucial in maintaining its appeal to SMB advertisers.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
But the app struggled to innovate and keep up with the evolving communication landscape.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
David Berding | Getty Images CNBC’s second annual Changemakers list showcases 50 women who are innovating in business and philanthropy, in areas from health care to AI, sports and media.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
Since the launch of first iPhone in June 2007, Apple has innovated and updated the company's signature device at an impressive pace, sometimes releasing more than one model in the same calendar year.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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Gene Marks, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
But the app struggled to innovate and keep up with the evolving communication landscape.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
David Berding | Getty Images CNBC’s second annual Changemakers list showcases 50 women who are innovating in business and philanthropy, in areas from health care to AI, sports and media.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
Since the launch of first iPhone in June 2007, Apple has innovated and updated the company's signature device at an impressive pace, sometimes releasing more than one model in the same calendar year.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovate. Accessed 15 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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