renovate UK /ˈɹɛn.nə(ʊ).veɪt/US /ˈɹɛn.ə.veɪt/verb 2adjective 1forms 5 verb2 •To renew; to revamp something to make it look new again.This house is shabby: it needs renovating. •To restore to freshness or vigor. adjective1 •(no longer used) renovated formsrenovated · renovating · renovates · more renovate · most renovate