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renovation

[ren-uh-veyt]

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verb (used with object)

to restore to good condition; make new or as if new again; repair.

to reinvigorate; refresh; revive.

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adjective

Archaic. renovated.

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Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English (adj.) < Latin renovātus (past participle of renovāre), equivalent to re- re- + nov(us) new + -ātus -ate¹

Related forms

ren·o·vat·a·ble, adjective

ren·o·vat·ing·ly, adverb

ren·o·va·tion, noun

ren·o·va·tive, adjective

ren·o·va·tor, noun

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un·ren·o·vat·ed, adjective

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Synonyms
1. See renew.

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Example Sentences

They have had a huge injection of public cash, primarily for the renovation of the housing projects that ring the big cities.

After exchanging many hands, the theatre reopened after renovation and hosted its first production season this year.

Appraisers use building permits to determine the values of homes after construction or renovation.

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They have had a huge injection of public cash, primarily for the renovation of the housing projects that ring the big cities.

After exchanging many hands, the theatre reopened after renovation and hosted its first production season this year.

Appraisers use building permits to determine the values of homes after construction or renovation.

How convenient renovation and fire damaged our beautiful home.

The renovation was meant to mark a new era of co-operation over holy places.

Be sure to spell out all of the little details for renovation work in a written contract ahead of time.

According to a college news release, the renovation will convert the dome room into a multipurpose seminar space and.

Originally medieval, what you see today is primarily the result of late-19th century renovation.

He contributes this to the substantial improvement of the indoor air quality that is a result of the renovation of the school.

The current renovation is not only appealing, it's green.

It's not fun to live in such a high-maintenance home," says renovation expert.

Few homeowners understand the specifics of a nonspecific renovation better than real estate brokers:.

Choose energy-efficient electrical appliances and consider home renovation.

Finally, in the mid-19th century, a newfound respect for history led to the castle's renovation.

About twice the house, and no costly house renovation.

Brandon said there was strong support for renovation among alumni and ticket-holders.

But there is more to the highway renovation than good neighbourliness:.

The fleet renovation is part of the company's commitment to the protection of the environment.

It's really best if they are involved in the kitchen renovation design phase as early as possible.

Generally, the renovation materials have been inexpensive.

The refurbishment work and architectural renovation is also damning.

It was built in the mid-1970s and has recently undergone complete renovation.

So i am excited to hear that such a renovation could be in the wing.

Now take a look at the same house before the garden renovation.

Roth is motivated by both his investment in the neighborhood and a desire to enliven the planned renovation of the post office.

As long term infrastructure renovation would have employed more and improved longer economic performance.

Green renovation doesn't end when construction is finished.

The project includes creating a global center for innovation and design as well as other expansion and renovation work.

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World English Dictionary

renovate (ˈrɛnəˌveɪt)

—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 re- + novāre to make new, from novusnew]

reno'vation

—n

'renovative

—*adj*

'renovator

—n

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Word Origin & History

renovation

early 15c., renovacyoun "spiritual rebirth," also "rebuilding, reconstruction," from L. renovationem (nom. renovatio), from renovatus, pp. of renovare "renew, restore," from re- "again" + novare "make new," from novus "new" (see new).

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renovate

1520s; see renovation.

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