renovating (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛnəveɪt/
Definition
To repair and improve something, especially a building, so that it is in good condition again.
Examples
They decided to renovate their kitchen, replacing all the old cabinets and appliances.
The historic theater was closed for two years while crews worked to renovate its interior.
We plan to renovate the entire house before putting it on the market next spring.
How to Use renovating
- renovate something into something (prepositional phrase)
- To transform a space into a new type of space through renovation. — "They plan to renovate the old factory into modern apartments."
- renovate for (prepositional phrase)
- To renovate with a specific purpose or future use in mind. — "The owners decided to renovate the property for commercial use."
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