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
Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
Overall, the lobby expansion is part of Destination CLT, a $4 billion initiative to renovate and expand the facility.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
Improve Kitchen Functionality The kitchen is the heart of the home and usually the most expensive room to renovate.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
The bond issue was the second pitched to voters in Piper USD’s two-phase plan to renovate campuses and facilities to accommodate growth in the school community.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Renovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renovate. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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