innovate
/ˈɪnəveɪt/
in · no · vate
ˈɪn · ə · veɪt
English Definition
v. to create; introduce; modernize
Significado en Español
innovar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đổi mới, cải tiến
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Example Sentence
Companies need to innovate to stay competitive.
公司需要创新以保持竞争力。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in-(enter) + nov(new) + ate → to innovate.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “innovate”?
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A
Create
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B
Analyze
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C
Destroy
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D
Resist
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A — Create.
“innovate” means v. to create; introduce; modernize
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Great companies must constantly ______ in order to stay ahead of their rivals.
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A
stagnate
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B
copy
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C
imitate
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D
innovate
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D — innovate.
“innovate” means v. to create; introduce; modernize
Common questions about “innovate”
What does “innovate” mean?
innovate — v. to create; introduce; modernize. In Chinese: 创新；革新.
How do you pronounce “innovate”?
innovate is pronounced /ˈɪnəveɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · no · vate.
How do you use “innovate” in a sentence?
Companies need to innovate to stay competitive. (公司需要创新以保持竞争力。)
What are synonyms for “innovate”?
modernize, pioneer — all close in meaning to innovate (v. to create; introduce; modernize).
Is “innovate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. innovate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “innovate”?
in-(enter) + nov(new) + ate → to innovate.
