Definition of innovate
innovated
;innovating
transitive verb
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
intransitive verb
: to make changes : do something in a new way
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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.
Recent Examples of innovate from the Web
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All of these, and British English too, are constantly innovating.
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The importance of exploring, innovating, and building here at home has always been a central part of our country's heritage.
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MLB is innovating and Rodriguez is ready to pitch ideas.
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However, at the same time, SpaceX was innovating almost continuously, refining its rocket to improve its lift capacity and ability to land the first stage booster.
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Perhaps that's in part why STI rates have hit an all-time high in the U.S. Recognizing this problem, some condom companies are striving to innovate.
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The proclamation recognized Davis' work in merging Edward Hospital and Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, her efforts to grow and innovate Edward Hospital and her courage and integrity for taking a personal stand against corruption.
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And the outmoded and complex US income taxes will be replaced with permanent and strong incentives to innovate, invest, hire and increase wages in the United States.
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THINK Together partners with schools and communities to pursue educational equity and excellence for all kids by innovating, implementing and scaling academic solutions that change the odds for hundreds of thousands of California students.
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Origin and Etymology of innovate
Latin innovatus, past participle of innovare, from in- + novus new — more at new
INNOVATE Defined for English Language Learners
innovate
playDefinition of innovate for English Language Learners
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: to do something in a new way : to have new ideas about how something can be done
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