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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Keep evolving, keep innovating, and keep leading with purpose.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
And as sustainability becomes a top priority, companies will innovate to align with consumer and regulatory expectations.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 21 May 2025
Born in Chicago to progressive parents named Connie and Jerry — in the 1980s, Jerry innovated a way to stir investment in affordable housing — Altman was heavily influenced by their do-gooder spirit.
—Tim Wu, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Part of the reason for slumping sales is that heritage chains haven’t innovated enough compared to their quick service competitors, according to Maeve Webster, president of consulting firm Menu Matters.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
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Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
And as sustainability becomes a top priority, companies will innovate to align with consumer and regulatory expectations.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 21 May 2025
Born in Chicago to progressive parents named Connie and Jerry — in the 1980s, Jerry innovated a way to stir investment in affordable housing — Altman was heavily influenced by their do-gooder spirit.
—Tim Wu, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Part of the reason for slumping sales is that heritage chains haven’t innovated enough compared to their quick service competitors, according to Maeve Webster, president of consulting firm Menu Matters.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovate. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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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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