renovate
renovate
Definition
reno·vate (ren′ə vāt′)
transitive verb -·vat′ed, -·vat′·ing
- to make fresh or sound again, as though new; clean up, replace worn and broken parts in, repair, etc.
- to refresh; revive
Etymology: < L renovatus, pp. of renovare, to renew < re-, again + novare, to make new < novus, new
ren′o·va′·tion noun
ren′o·va′·tive adjective
ren′o·va′·tor noun
renovate
Synonyms
renovate
v.
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.
