The upstairs of the house was completely renovated.
The upstairs of the house was completely renovated.
English
renovate
ˈrenəˌveɪt, ˈren.ə.veɪt, ˈɹenəveɪt, ˈɹenəʊveɪt, ˈɹɛnəˌveɪt
Meaning: to repair and improve something (especially a building)
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | renovate |
| 3rd person singular present | renovates |
| Present participle | renovating |
| Past | renovated |
| Will future | will renovate |
| Going-to future | going to renovate |
| Imperative negative | don't renovate / do not renovate |
Example sentences
They decided to renovate their old kitchen next summer.
They decided to renovate their old kitchen next summer.
They are renovating the downstairs bathroom.
They are renovating the downstairs bathroom.
The newly renovated hotel can accommodate over five hundred guests.
The newly renovated hotel can accommodate over five hundred guests.
The lessor agreed to renovate the building before the tenant moved in.
The lessor agreed to renovate the building before the tenant moved in.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for home improvements, remodeling, or restoring old structures.
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