renovate
gb/ɹˈɛnəvˌeɪt/ us/ɹˈɛnəvˌeɪt/
B2
Angielski
~ 9900
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Czasownik
B2
action
1
repair and modernize a building
to fix and improve a building or room, often making it look new and modern
Schemat użycia:
to renovate [a building/room/space]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse "renovate" with "decorate". "Renovate" means to repair and improve the structure or main parts of a building (floors, walls, plumbing, layout), while "decorate" mainly means to add colors, furniture, or ornaments. Another mistake is using "renovate" for very small changes like moving a chair; real renovation usually involves bigger work and cost.
Synonimy
refurbish (Often stresses improving the appearance and equipment inside, especially for homes, offices, or hotels.)
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remodel (Common in American English; suggests changing the structure or layout as well as updating.)
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restore (Focuses on bringing something back to its original state, often with old or historical buildings.)
Antonimy
neglect (Means not taking care of a building so it slowly becomes damaged or dirty.)
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damage (Means to harm or break a building, the opposite of repairing and improving it.)
Kolokacje
renovate a house
|renovate an old building
|renovate the kitchen
|newly renovated apartment
|plan to renovate
|renovate from top to bottom
Tematy
housing
|daily life
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- They bought an old farmhouse and spent two years renovating it.
- The city is renovating the train station to make it brighter and more accessible.
- We decided to renovate the kitchen instead of moving to a bigger house.
- The hotel was completely renovated last year and now feels brand new.
- The museum will close for six months while the main gallery is renovated.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- We want to renovate our bathroom next year.
- The school is renovating the old classrooms.
- My parents renovated the house before we moved in.
- This building is very old and needs to be renovated.
- They are renovating the office, so we work from home.
Czasownik
formal
B2
action
2
refresh or improve something abstract
to make something like a system, brand, or image feel new, modern, or strong again
Schemat użycia:
to renovate [a system/brand/image/organization]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use this formal sense of "renovate" too broadly, where simpler verbs like "change", "improve", or "update" sound more natural. Also, "renovate" is not used for people themselves (you do not usually say "renovate a person"; instead use "renew", "re-energize", or "revive").
Synonimy
revitalize (Very close in meaning; suggests giving new life or energy, especially to organizations, areas, or economies.)
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reform (Focuses more on correcting problems or injustices in systems or institutions, not just making them feel fresh.)
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rejuvenate (Emphasizes making something seem younger, fresher, or more lively again.)
Antonimy
stagnate (Describes a system or organization that does not change or improve, the opposite of being renovated or refreshed.)
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undermine (Means to weaken something over time instead of strengthening or renewing it.)
Kolokacje
renovate the party’s image
|renovate the organization
|renovate the education system
|renovate the brand
|renovate its public image
Tematy
business
|society
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The new CEO promised to renovate the company’s culture and values.
- The campaign aims to renovate the party’s image among young voters.
- Several reforms were introduced to renovate the country’s outdated tax system.
- The charity is trying to renovate its brand to attract more donors.
- The director was hired to renovate the theater’s artistic vision.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The new leader wants to renovate the school system.
- They are trying to renovate the company image.
- The government plans to renovate the old laws and rules.
- The manager hopes to renovate the team’s way of working.
- We need to renovate our brand if we want more customers.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
renovate
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛnəvˌeɪt/
US/ɹˈɛnəvˌeɪt/
Sylaby i akcent
ren - ov - ate (3 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (ren)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: renovate
- 3rd Person Singular: renovates
- Present Participle: renovating
- Past: renovated
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
renovates
verb
renovating
verb
renovated
verb
Core family
renovation
noun B2
Related words
renovator
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unrenovated
adjective
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