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renovate

[ˈrɛnəveɪt]

renovate Definition

to repair and improve something, especially a building.

Using renovate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "renovate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    They are planning to renovate the old house.

  • Example

    The company decided to renovate their office space.

  • Example

    The hotel is currently being renovated.

  • Example

    We need to renovate the bathroom.

renovate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for renovate

Antonyms for renovate

Idioms Using renovate

  • a face-lift

    a renovation or improvement of the appearance of something

    Example

    The old building got a face-lift with a fresh coat of paint and new windows.

  • a small amount of painting that improves the appearance of something

    Example

    The room just needs a lick of paint to look brand new again.

  • the idea of replacing old things with new ones

    Example

    They decided to renovate their entire house, following the motto 'out with the old, in with the new.'

Phrases with renovate

  • to restore or update a building or land to a better condition

    Example

    They bought an old farmhouse and spent months renovating the property.

  • to update or improve the appearance of a room

    Example

    She decided to renovate her bedroom and painted the walls a new color.

  • to improve the appearance of a garden by adding new plants, features, or structures

    Example

    They hired a landscaper to help them renovate their garden.

Origins of renovate

from Latin 'renovare', meaning 'renew'

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Summary: renovate in Brief

'Renovate' [ˈrɛnəveɪt] means to repair and improve something, especially a building. It is often used to describe updating or restoring a property, room, or garden. Synonyms include 'refurbish' and 'remodel,' while idioms like 'a face-lift' and 'a lick of paint' refer to small improvements. The phrase 'out with the old, in with the new' captures the idea of replacing old things with new ones.