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Date: 1500-1600
Language: Latin
Origin: , past participle of innovare, from novus 'new'

innovate

 verb
     
in‧no‧vate [intransitive and transitive]
to start to use new ideas, methods, or inventions:
the need for large businesses to innovate
The company has successfully innovated new products and services.
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