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
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Examples 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 a way for the country to secure its vaccine supply, and what the private sector can do to innovate beyond general conventional thinking to be better prepared for any future outbreak or pandemic.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 30 May 2024
His remarkable journey from a teen prodigy to a global icon is characterized by his musical talent, charismatic stage presence, and a keen ability to innovate within the industry.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 May 2024
His difficult task will be to streamline the process of procurement, keep costs down, and induce business to innovate and react quickly to changing battlefield requirements.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2024
Hewlett loved to walk the company and find ways to innovate from the workers.
—Ed Martin, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2024
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Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 30 May 2024
His remarkable journey from a teen prodigy to a global icon is characterized by his musical talent, charismatic stage presence, and a keen ability to innovate within the industry.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 May 2024
His difficult task will be to streamline the process of procurement, keep costs down, and induce business to innovate and react quickly to changing battlefield requirements.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2024
Hewlett loved to walk the company and find ways to innovate from the workers.
—Ed Martin, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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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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