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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The hope is that even a nonbinding agreement can motivate governments and people to start acting on climate change, and to innovate along the way.
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As interest in these homes continues to grow, companies will continue to innovate -- perfecting construction processes, making customization simpler, and adding high-tech features.
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These companies and many others will continue to grow, innovate and attract talent from all over the world.
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But Amazon keeps innovating too, implementing new technology and trying to make shopping more convenient.
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In the early days of OregonLive, the goals were simple, said Kevin Cosgrove, who took over as editor in December 1998: innovate and take risks.
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The schools and teachers really innovating with personalized learning are pioneers helping discover what works, what doesn’t, and how to make everything work better.
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Origin and Etymology of innovate
Latin innovatus, past participle of innovare, from in- + novus new — more at new
First Known Use: 1548
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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