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 …—
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Examples of innovate in a Sentence
The company plans to continue innovating and experimenting.
The company innovated a new operating system.
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Growth is the priority—and data is the fuel Midsize manufacturers are focused on growing revenue, whether expanding market share, innovating products, attracting new customers, or entering new markets.
—Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
As consumers move away from familiar chains, the brand must find ways to innovate and reconnect with its audience, while adapting to a rapidly evolving dining landscape.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
Tesla and Elon Musk, meanwhile, will likely continue to astonish us by using practical solutions while innovating.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
There is much uncertainty—and curiosity—about what each candidate could mean for Europe’s ability to innovate and regulate.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 3 Nov. 2024
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Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
As consumers move away from familiar chains, the brand must find ways to innovate and reconnect with its audience, while adapting to a rapidly evolving dining landscape.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
Tesla and Elon Musk, meanwhile, will likely continue to astonish us by using practical solutions while innovating.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
There is much uncertainty—and curiosity—about what each candidate could mean for Europe’s ability to innovate and regulate.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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