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
Sir Walter ScottExamples of innovate in a Sentence
The company plans to continue innovating and experimenting.
The company innovated a new operating system.
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Strategies such as diversifying suppliers, investing in automation, and innovating with local materials may help companies weather the storm.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
That creates little incentive to innovate beyond what’s already approved in the marketplace.
—Mary Anna Mancuso, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
Unsurprisingly, the oil-rich nation has proved fertile ground for companies aiming to change those statistics, as the UAE attempts to innovate its way toward food security.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
The goal is to constantly innovate and provide the best possible experience for all of its stakeholders, including teams, fans and TV partners.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
That creates little incentive to innovate beyond what’s already approved in the marketplace.
—Mary Anna Mancuso, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
Unsurprisingly, the oil-rich nation has proved fertile ground for companies aiming to change those statistics, as the UAE attempts to innovate its way toward food security.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
The goal is to constantly innovate and provide the best possible experience for all of its stakeholders, including teams, fans and TV partners.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for innovate
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovate. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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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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