renovate
verb
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What Is the Difference Between renovate, renew, and restore?
Renovate, renew, restore, refresh, and rejuvenate all mean to make like new. Renovate (a word ultimately derived from the Latin verb novare, meaning "to make new," itself a descendant of novus, meaning "new") suggests a renewing by cleansing, repairing, or rebuilding. Renew implies a restoration of what had become faded or disintegrated so that it seems like new ("efforts to renew the splendor of the old castle"). Restore suggests a return to an original state after depletion or loss ("restored a piece of furniture"). Refresh implies the supplying of something necessary to restore lost strength, animation, or power ("a refreshing drink"). Rejuvenate suggests the restoration of youthful vigor, powers, or appearance ("she was rejuvenated by her new job").
Examples of renovate in a Sentence
Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
The authorities were led to the Smiths in 2021, when a new homeowner was renovating an outbuilding on the property where the Smiths had lived in Orangevale, Calif.
—Hank Sanders, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
For rustic luxury and prime ocean access, Cape Weligama, recently renovated, is the ideal landing spot.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Palmer is planning to add another renovated 727-100, possibly even two, beside the current aircraft.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Renovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renovate. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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