Renovate
/ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/
To renovate means to improve or update a building or room so that it looks fresh and new again. This can involve things like painting, fixing broken parts, or changing old furniture.
Examples
- This summer, my family decided to renovate our backyard by adding a new garden and building a small play area for my little brother, making it a perfect place for us to relax and have fun together.
- After learning about the importance of preserving history, our class worked on a project to renovate an old school building, creating a museum that showcases our town’s rich past and teaches others about its significance.
- When my parents bought an old house, they planned to renovate it by restoring the original woodwork and updating the kitchen, so it would be both beautiful and functional for our family.
Synonyms
restore
repair
refurbish
update
improve
revamp
Antonyms
neglect
destroy
deteriorate
worsen
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