English Explanatory Dictionary

novate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To replace something with something new
  2. To replace a contract (especially a financial contract) with one or more new contracts.

Pronunciation

/nəʊˈveɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-novate.wav

Word forms

novate novates novating novated

Etymology

First attested in 1611; borrowed from Latin novātus, perfect passive participle of novō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Related words

innovate novation renovate
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