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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Payoneer has seen accelerating digital adoption by consumers, especially in emerging markets, while the pace of digitization of payments accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic as commerce became more digital and as marketplaces continued to evolve and innovate.
—Jack McCullough, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
He is celebrated for his chillingly intelligent and captivating promos, his masterful understanding of ring psychology, and for innovating the iconic DDT finishing maneuver.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
The process of making these looks came from hours of research, hard work, and the desire to innovate—all with the help of experienced faculty members, from former fashion industry professionals and critics to current designers with extensive expertise in fashion presentation.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
Whether change comes in the forms suggested above or by other means, American universities and colleges must innovate to secure their futures.
—Mark Robison, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Jack McCullough, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
He is celebrated for his chillingly intelligent and captivating promos, his masterful understanding of ring psychology, and for innovating the iconic DDT finishing maneuver.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
The process of making these looks came from hours of research, hard work, and the desire to innovate—all with the help of experienced faculty members, from former fashion industry professionals and critics to current designers with extensive expertise in fashion presentation.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
Whether change comes in the forms suggested above or by other means, American universities and colleges must innovate to secure their futures.
—Mark Robison, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovate. Accessed 21 May. 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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