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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
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Example Sentences
Kohl’s stock is up 13% this year, driven in part by renewed interest from retail traders.
But it will start with a four-year lease term, with options to renew every four years.
To actually get a new organ, patients like Newman are functionally required to secure a special dispensation from the state, which must be renewed every year.
Africa has emerged as a renewed diplomatic battleground, with China, the United States and Russia competing for its minerals, energy potential and political support.
"The fear I've lived with all my life - embedded in my DNA - has reawakened with renewed vigour," said one escapee living in Western Europe, who asked to hide her name and precise location.
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