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
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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.
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Conrad Orchard completed a multimillion-dollar renovation less than a year ago, updating all the rooms and innovating in food and beverage.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2024
By overcoming the limitations of their legacy IT infrastructure, businesses can innovate, scale efficiently, and remain resilient in the face of industry challenges – achieving continuous growth without the disruptive risks of traditional approaches.
—Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
Taking younger generations seriously and empowering their impulses to innovate can lay a stronger foundation for future participation.
—Jane Wales and Mike Gianoni, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
Since the launch of first iPhone in June 2007, Apple has innovated and updated the company's signature device at a breakneck pace, sometimes releasing more than one model in the same calendar year.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
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Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2024
By overcoming the limitations of their legacy IT infrastructure, businesses can innovate, scale efficiently, and remain resilient in the face of industry challenges – achieving continuous growth without the disruptive risks of traditional approaches.
—Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
Taking younger generations seriously and empowering their impulses to innovate can lay a stronger foundation for future participation.
—Jane Wales and Mike Gianoni, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
Since the launch of first iPhone in June 2007, Apple has innovated and updated the company's signature device at a breakneck pace, sometimes releasing more than one model in the same calendar year.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovate. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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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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