Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

Thesaurus

renovate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of renovate

to put into good shape or working order again
  • We will have to renovate the house extensively before we can move in.
Synonyms of renovate

doctor, fix, mend, patch, recondition, repair, revamp
Words Related to renovate

fix up, furbish, overhaul, rebuild, reconstruct, refurbish

aid, cure, heal, help

condition, prepare, ready

care (for), maintain, service

freshen, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, renew, restore, revitalize, revive

ameliorate, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate
Near Antonyms of renovate

blemish, break, damage, deface, disfigure, flaw, harm, hurt, impair, injure, mar, ruin, spoil, vandalize, wreck

cripple, disable, maim, mangle, mutilate

Synonym Discussion of renovate

renew, restore, refresh, renovate, rejuvenate mean to make like new. renew implies a restoration of what had become faded or disintegrated so that it seems like new.
    • efforts to renew the splendor of the old castle
restore implies a return to an original state after depletion or loss.
    • restored a fine piece of furniture
refresh implies the supplying of something necessary to restore lost strength, animation, or power.
    • a refreshing drink
renovate suggests a renewing by cleansing, repairing, or rebuilding.
    • the apartment has been entirely renovated
rejuvenate suggests the restoration of youthful vigor, powers, or appearance.
    • the change in jobs rejuvenated her spirits

Learn More about renovate

  1. See words that rhyme with renovate Dictionary: Definition of renovate Spanish Central: Translation of renovate Nglish: Translation of renovate for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of renovate for Arabic speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up renovate? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show hide

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games