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renew

[ ri-noo, -nyoo ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to begin or take up again, as an acquaintance, a conversation, etc.; resume.
  2. to make effective for an additional period:

    to renew a lease.

  3. to restore or replenish:

    to renew a stock of goods.

    Synonyms:

  4. to make, say, or do again.
  5. to revive; reestablish.
  6. to recover (youth, strength, etc.).
  7. to restore to a former state; make new or as if new again.

    Synonyms: , , , ,



verb (used without object)

  1. to begin again; recommence.
  2. to renew a lease, note, etc.
  3. to be restored to a former state; become new or as if new again.

renew

/ ɪˈː /

verb

  1. to take up again
  2. also intr to begin (an activity) again; recommence

    to renew an attempt

  3. to restate or reaffirm (a promise, etc)
  4. also intr to make (a lease, licence, or contract) valid or effective for a further period
  5. to extend the period of loan of (a library book)
  6. to regain or recover (vigour, strength, activity, etc)
  7. to restore to a new or fresh condition
  8. to replace (an old or worn-out part or piece)
  9. to replenish (a supply, etc)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԱɲ, adjective
  • ˌԱɲˈٲ, noun
  • ˈԱɱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·Ա·· adverb
  • ·Ա· noun
  • -·Ա·Բ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of renew1

First recorded in 1325–75, renew is from the Middle English word renewen. See re-, new
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Synonym Study

Renew, renovate, repair, restore suggest making something the way it formerly was. To renew means to bring back to an original condition of freshness and vigor: to renew one's enthusiasm. Renovate means to do over or make good any dilapidation of something: to renovate an old house. To repair is to put into good or sound condition; to make good any injury, damage, wear and tear, decay, etc.; to mend: to repair the roof of a house. To restore is to bring back to its former place or position something which has faded, disappeared, been lost, etc., or to reinstate a person in rank or position: to restore a king to his throne.
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Example Sentences

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But the contract was reviewed annually, meaning renewing it until 2028 was not guaranteed.

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In 2014, the debate was renewed and ultimately, plans for the airport’s people mover connection were approved.

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Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says at least 1,978 people have been killed since Israel renewed its offensive on the territory, with at least 50 reported killed by Israeli strikes on Thursday.

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Both sides have also expressed a renewed interest in a defence and security pact amid the war in Ukraine.

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But he and other area organizers are hopeful the concern about the trees — and what it means about the state of downtown living — could inspire renewed action, investment and hope.

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