B2verbhomeurban
US/ˈren.ə.veɪt/
UK/ˈren.ə.veɪt/
to repair and improve an old building or room so that it looks new
In context
The city plans to renovate the old train station and turn it into a museum.
We spent six months renovating the kitchen before moving in.
The hotel will close next month so that workers can renovate every room.
Words that go with renovate
verb + noun
- renovate a houseThey bought a cheap house to renovate.
- renovate a buildingThe council will renovate the historic building.
- renovate the kitchenWe want to renovate the kitchen this summer.
adverb + verb
- fully renovatedThe apartment has been fully renovated.
- recently renovatedThe lobby was recently renovated.
- newly renovatedThe newly renovated hotel reopens in June.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We reformed our kitchen last year.Correct: We renovated our kitchen last year.