NYT Dictionary
NOVATE
/nəʊˈveɪt/VerbNO-vateno-vate · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
To replace something with something new
Etymology
Origin: Latin
First attested in 1611; borrowed from Latin novātus, perfect passive participle of novō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2023.