Definition of: innovate

(in′ə·vāt) v. ·vat·ed, ·vat·ing v.i.
To make changes or alterations in anything established; bring in new ideas, methods, etc.: often with in, on, or upon.
—v. t. Obs. To bring in as an innovation. [<L innovatus, pp. of innovare renew <in- in + novare make new, alter <novus new]
—in′no·va′tor noun