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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Andy Rodgers, based in Dubai, has joined Semafor from Bloomberg Media as Executive Director for Marketing & Business Development and will be focused on incubating new partnerships with leading institutions and organizations across the region and innovating new digital and convening products.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
At the same time, the requirements of the modern workplace mean that there has never been such a need for workers with the right skills and attitudes to innovate and embrace the potential of AI and other cutting-edge technologies.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
In the early 20th century, home cooks were innovating and creating with new-to-them ingredients that were popping up in grocery stores and cookbooks.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Russia is also innovating in the drone arms race.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
At the same time, the requirements of the modern workplace mean that there has never been such a need for workers with the right skills and attitudes to innovate and embrace the potential of AI and other cutting-edge technologies.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
In the early 20th century, home cooks were innovating and creating with new-to-them ingredients that were popping up in grocery stores and cookbooks.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Russia is also innovating in the drone arms race.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovate. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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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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