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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Hua at Lux Research says joint ventures between innovating companies and entrenched manufacturers — instead of typical purchase agreements — will be needed to introduce new materials more effectively and share the risks of scaling.
—Clara Hernanz Lizarraga, Fortune Europe, 12 Apr. 2024
To circumvent this vulnerability, groups of Ukrainian volunteers innovated.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Apr. 2024
Humans are the ones who are innovating, making new things, making things better.
—Jason Kehe, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
Build Products For Customers, Not Yourself A startup CTO might be tempted to spend most of their time immersed in technology—innovating and using state-of-the-art technology and tools.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
India and Japan both send two companies each to the Asia Future 30, reflecting the latent potential in both these economies to innovate.
—Fang Ruan, Fortune Asia, 20 Mar. 2024
Rather than stretching themselves to learn or innovate, many of these children take on tasks already well within their abilities.
—Mary C. Murphy, TIME, 2 Apr. 2024
Steve Harvey continues to innovate and reach new heights professionally.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 31 Mar. 2024
But instead of getting discouraged, treat them as teachable moments and find ways to innovate on your existing processes.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Clara Hernanz Lizarraga, Fortune Europe, 12 Apr. 2024
To circumvent this vulnerability, groups of Ukrainian volunteers innovated.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Apr. 2024
Humans are the ones who are innovating, making new things, making things better.
—Jason Kehe, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
Build Products For Customers, Not Yourself A startup CTO might be tempted to spend most of their time immersed in technology—innovating and using state-of-the-art technology and tools.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
India and Japan both send two companies each to the Asia Future 30, reflecting the latent potential in both these economies to innovate.
—Fang Ruan, Fortune Asia, 20 Mar. 2024
Rather than stretching themselves to learn or innovate, many of these children take on tasks already well within their abilities.
—Mary C. Murphy, TIME, 2 Apr. 2024
Steve Harvey continues to innovate and reach new heights professionally.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 31 Mar. 2024
But instead of getting discouraged, treat them as teachable moments and find ways to innovate on your existing processes.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovate. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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