Definitions for: Innovate


[v] bring something new to an environment; "A new word processor was introduced"



Webster (1913) Definition: In"no*vate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Innovated; p. pr. &
vb. n. Innovating.] [L. innovatus,p. p. of innovare to
revew; pref. in- in + novare to make new,fr. novus new. See
New.]
1. To bring in as new; to introduce as a novelty; as, to
innovate a word or an act. [Archaic]

2. To change or alter by introducing something new; to
remodel; to revolutionize. [Archaic] --Burton.

From his attempts upon the civil power, he proceeds
to innovate God's worship. --South.


In"no*vate, v. i.
To introduce novelties or changes; -- sometimes with in or
on. --Bacon.

Every man,therefore,is not fit to innovate. --Dryden.

Synonyms: introduce

See Also: debut, initiate, open up, phase in, pioneer

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