Definition

A person who makes improvements or repairs to a building or structure, often to restore it to a better condition.

Example

The renovator transformed the old house into a beautiful home.

Conversation

I heard you hired a renovator for your kitchen, how's that going?

It's going really well! The renovator has some amazing ideas.

That's great to hear! What kind of changes are they making?

They're updating the cabinets and adding a new backsplash, it looks fantastic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Renovator → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "novare" (meaning to make new). The word "renovator" refers to someone who makes something new again, typically through repair or improvement.

Memory Tip

Think of someone making something 'new again' — 're-' means again, and 'novare' means to make new.

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