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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This is not to discount the opportunities to innovate but rather to reinforce the importance of understanding the structure of the market and the system into which one is selling.
—Mark Francis, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The Dragon line innovated the use of multiple subwoofers, last year upgrading eight-inch options with 12-inch subs, creating gut-quivering levels of deep bass to complement the superior sound from the massive (over 58-inches long) stainless-steel soundbar.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
With successful exits, new entrants and ways to continue innovating, the category isn’t expected to slow down any time soon.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
The works also showcase several techniques that are innovating in horology, such as Longwy enamel on faience and wood micro-marquetry – this year gracing a dome table clock for the first time.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Mark Francis, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The Dragon line innovated the use of multiple subwoofers, last year upgrading eight-inch options with 12-inch subs, creating gut-quivering levels of deep bass to complement the superior sound from the massive (over 58-inches long) stainless-steel soundbar.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
With successful exits, new entrants and ways to continue innovating, the category isn’t expected to slow down any time soon.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
The works also showcase several techniques that are innovating in horology, such as Longwy enamel on faience and wood micro-marquetry – this year gracing a dome table clock for the first time.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovate. Accessed 31 Mar. 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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