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: restock

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: mend, reinstate, regenerate, rejuvenate, re-create

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

/ rɪˈnjuː /

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)

Other Word Forms

• renewably adverb
• renewer noun
• self-renewing adjective
• renewable adjective
• renewability noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of renew¹

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

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.

Example Sentences

In such an environment, gold's role as a hedge against uncertainty "gains renewed importance," he said.

From BBC

The main Democratic demand is to renew expiring health insurance subsidies which they say will hit American families.

From BBC

"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."

From BBC

There is renewed focus around safety at places of worship following the attack outside a synagogue in Manchester on Thursday, in which two Jewish people were killed.

From BBC

Carney is yet to decide if he will renew his ticket again next season.

From BBC

Related Words

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• prolong 
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• reopen 
• repeat 
• restate 
• restore 
• resume 
• revive