re'newable
World English Dictionary
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| —vb | |
| 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) |
| re'newable | |
| —adj | |
| renewa'bility | |
| —n | |
| re'newer | |
| —n | |
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