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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: restockto 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.
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)
Other Word Forms
- renewably adverb
- renewer noun
- self-renewing adjective
- renewable adjective
- renewability noun
Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Since October 2023, landlocked Ethiopia has been pushing for renewed access to the Red Sea, arguing that it had erred in relinquishing control of ports to Eritrea at the time of its independence.
Lecornu's shock resignation on Monday left France in renewed political turmoil, 18 months before the end of Macron's second term in office.
In such an environment, gold's role as a hedge against uncertainty "gains renewed importance," he said.
The main Democratic demand is to renew expiring health insurance subsidies which they say will hit American families.
"It is hard to look like a renewed party though when so many of the key people are well known from the last government when it was comprehensively dumped from power."
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