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
Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 4 Feb. 2025
The mix of renovating office spaces, coupled with newer spaces to live and have fun are helping businesses bring workers back to the office.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
The 16 existing casitas were renovated, with 7 new additions, for a total of 23 accommodations;
all have fireplaces and private outdoor spaces.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
The company also requested county permission to renovate a former pharmacy at 1309 Fulton Avenue.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Renovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renovate. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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