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renew
[ ri-noo, -nyoo ]
verb (used with object)
- to begin or take up again, as an acquaintance, a conversation, etc.; resume.
- to make effective for an additional period:
to renew a lease.
- to restore or replenish:
to renew a stock of goods.
Synonyms: restock
- to make, say, or do again.
- to revive; reestablish.
- to recover (youth, strength, etc.).
- to restore to a former state; make new or as if new again.
Synonyms: mend, reinstate, regenerate, rejuvenate, re-create
verb (used without object)
- to begin again; recommence.
- to renew a lease, note, etc.
- to be restored to a former state; become new or as if new again.
renew
/ rɪˈnjuː /
verb
- to take up again
- also intr to begin (an activity) again; recommence
to renew an attempt
- to restate or reaffirm (a promise, etc)
- also intr to make (a lease, licence, or contract) valid or effective for a further period
- to extend the period of loan of (a library book)
- to regain or recover (vigour, strength, activity, etc)
- to restore to a new or fresh condition
- to replace (an old or worn-out part or piece)
- to replenish (a supply, etc)
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Derived Forms
- reˈnewable, adjective
- reˌnewaˈbility, noun
- reˈnewer, noun
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Other Words From
- re·new·a·bly adverb
- re·new·er noun
- self-re·new·ing adjective
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Example Sentences
After Ferguson, we all must renew our efforts to eliminate the scourge of racism from American life.
Yet when the ceasefire ended, and Israel offered to renew, Hamas started the war again.
As is the norm, NBC has yet to renew or cancel the cult show Community at the end of the season.
When the six-film contract expired, neither party was inclined to renew.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reportedly has been unable to issue or renew passports.
He wishes to cultivate it still, and offers to renew the lease for any number of years, and pay the rent punctually.
“I shall renew the bombardment, and put every one of you to death in a few days,” threatened the Brahmin.
Well, friend L., I supposed thy Bank was about to fail, as thee could not renew a little paper for us this morning.
Not until forty-four years had elapsed did she renew her acquaintance with the family in the person of Peter Ilich.
The superstitious tyrant Maximin endeavoured to revive the dying paganism, and to renew the persecution.
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