renovate
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əˌveɪt verb (used with object)
1.
to restore to good condition; make new or as if new again; repair.
2.
to reinvigorate; refresh; revive.
adjective
3.
Archaic. renovated.
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renovate (ˈrɛnəˌveɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to restore (something) to good condition: to renovate paintings |
| 2. | to revive or refresh (one's spirits, health, etc) |
| [C16: from Latin renovāre, from | |
| reno'vation | |
| —n | |
| 'renovative | |
| —adj | |
| 'renovator | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Efforts to stimulate the economy could be boons for colleges seeking to put up new buildings or renovate old ones.
As one observer puts it, housing is the easiest thing to renovate.
As they renovate old libraries and plan new ones, colleges consider the purpose of the buildings-and how to make them popular.
Add luxury boxes if you must, but renovate the stadium so that the architecture and the quality of design are not destroyed.
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