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
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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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The Legend of the McLaren F1 Envisioned as the ultimate sports car, the McLaren F1 showcased technology that McLaren had innovated in Formula One.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
Behind the headlines, evidence points to an industry continuing to grow and innovate.
—Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2024
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Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
Behind the headlines, evidence points to an industry continuing to grow and innovate.
—Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for innovate
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovate. Accessed 12 May. 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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