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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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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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The Baxter Innovation Lab will allow students, and eventually the public on a limited basis, an opportunity to explore, design, create and innovate using these microprocessors, including Raspberry Pi and another, called Arduino.
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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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But Amazon keeps innovating too, implementing new technology and trying to make shopping more convenient.
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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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