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renovate Definition

reno·vate (renə vāt′)

transitive verb -·vat′ed, -·vat′·ing

  1. to make fresh or sound again, as though new; clean up, replace worn and broken parts in, repair, etc.
  2. to refresh; revive

Etymology: < L renovatus, pp. of renovare, to renew < re-, again + novare, to make new < novus, new

renovate Related Forms
ren′o·va·tion noun reno·va′·tive adjective reno·va′·tor noun
renovate Synonyms

renovate

v.

refurbish, rehabilitate, fix up*, give a face lift*; see renew 1, restore 3. See syn. study at renew.

renovate Usage Examples

Object

  • farmhouse: The large semi-detached recently renovated farmhouse is in a small hamlet.
  • barn: We have five renovated barns, sleeping 22 in total.
  • cottage: In fact, Richard is merely planning to have all of the tied cottages renovated.
  • townhouse: SOLD SOLD SOLD Le Suquet, Cannes: Architect renovated townhouse in superb location minutes from the Festival, beaches and shops of Cannes.
  • warehouse: Back clones are renovated warehouse that who came second.
  • villa: Club Health 2006 will be held at the Gea College building, a beautifully renovated villa in the town center of Piran, Slovenia.

Subject

  • owner: The property has been renovated by the current owners to provide modern living that compliments the period features.

Adjective complement

  • 18th: Attached to the house is a newly renovated 18th Century stone cottage which is available for self catering lets throughout the year.

Modifying Another Word

  • sympathetically: Originally two farm cottages dating back to 1750 AD the property has been sympathetically renovated to meet present day standards.
  • tastefully: A tastefully renovated property, keeping many traditional features.
  • newly: There is also a newly renovated branch surgery in a modern housing estate.
  • lovingly: The barn has been lovingly renovated over many years.
  • beautifully: The Old Chapel is a beautifully renovated former Wesleyan chapel in the heart of Cornwall.
  • stylishly: The barn has been stylishly renovated to an exceptionally high standard, and benefits from glorious views over the rural Devon countryside.

Infinitive complement

  • retain: The 17th century Inn is steeped in history and has been sympathetically renovated to retain its original charm and character.
  • provide: The Mill apartments The old estate mill has been renovated to provide two holiday apartments.

Present participle complement

  • retain: It has been completely but sympathetically renovated retaining many country cottage features.

Preposition: in

  • style: Superior family bungalows are also newly renovated in the funky, chic style.
  • century: Originally from the 15th century it was renovated in the 19th century.

Preposition: by

  • owner: The property has been renovated by the current owners to provide modern living that compliments the period features.

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