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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Matt Boulos, head of policy and safety for Imbue, a founding member of the organization, hopes to see agentic AI develop common protocols, much like the early web, that enable anyone — from tiny startups to massive tech companies — to innovate and add value to the ecosystem.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Seventy-seven years later, Coupe is still in production—but Heath has continued to innovate and iterate in the decades since, solidifying itself as one of the most iconic and exciting brands in the dinnerware space.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
By providing both Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS), Azure helps organizations streamline operations, boost scalability, and innovate faster—all through Microsoft’s global network of data centers.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
She has continually innovated, elevated, and strengthened Variety with vision and passion, demonstrating an unparalleled ability to embrace challenges and drive success.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Seventy-seven years later, Coupe is still in production—but Heath has continued to innovate and iterate in the decades since, solidifying itself as one of the most iconic and exciting brands in the dinnerware space.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
By providing both Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS), Azure helps organizations streamline operations, boost scalability, and innovate faster—all through Microsoft’s global network of data centers.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
She has continually innovated, elevated, and strengthened Variety with vision and passion, demonstrating an unparalleled ability to embrace challenges and drive success.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovate. Accessed 31 Oct. 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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