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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Our field faces long development timelines, tight regulation and increasing pressure to innovate, which makes being an agile company essential.
—Chris Venezia, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
As Amazon continues to innovate, investors like us also see a clear path to enhanced profitability and market dominance in logistics given its unmatched scale and disciplined focus on reducing costs through automation.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 6 June 2025
The veterinarians and caretakers waiting for them after rescue have dedicated years to better understanding these bears and innovating to meet their needs.
—Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
The review says London's aim is to take a leading role in NATO by bolstering its nuclear forces and improving military technology, while taking lessons from the war in Ukraine by innovating in drones and digital warfare.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 4 June 2025
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Chris Venezia, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
As Amazon continues to innovate, investors like us also see a clear path to enhanced profitability and market dominance in logistics given its unmatched scale and disciplined focus on reducing costs through automation.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 6 June 2025
The veterinarians and caretakers waiting for them after rescue have dedicated years to better understanding these bears and innovating to meet their needs.
—Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
The review says London's aim is to take a leading role in NATO by bolstering its nuclear forces and improving military technology, while taking lessons from the war in Ukraine by innovating in drones and digital warfare.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 4 June 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovate. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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