novate

transitive verb

no·​vate

nōˈvāt

usually -āt+V

-ed/-ing/-s

: to replace (an old obligation) by a new obligation

Word History

Etymology

Latin novatus, past participle of novare to make new, from novus new

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Rhymes for novate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate