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Third Person
renovates
Present Participle
renovating
Past Tense
renovated
Past Participle
renovated
1
to make a building or a place look good again by repairing or painting it
transitive
- The homeowners decided to renovate their kitchen, installing new cabinets and countertops.
- She hired a contractor to renovate the outdated bathroom, replacing the fixtures and tiles.
- The school board allocated funds to renovate the classrooms and improve the learning environment.
- After years of neglect, the community rallied together to renovate the local park and playground.
- The hotel management chose to renovate the lobby, giving it a modern and welcoming atmosphere.
Synonyms:
2
to give a boost to one's energy or mood
transitive
- A brisk morning walk in the fresh air was enough to renovate his mood.
- The concert’s vibrant energy renovated her.
- Meditation helped to renovate his sense of peace and focus.
- After a long vacation, she was renovated and ready to tackle new challenges.
- A weekend at the spa helped to renovate her.