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

He said boosting the UK's AI capabilities was "critical" to national security and should be at the core of the institute's activities - and suggested it should overhaul its leadership team to reflect its "renewed purpose".

From BBC

Last November, the council said it had decided not to renew the option agreement after consultants said his plans were "unlikely to be able to secure future public or private funding".

From BBC

He has less than 12 months left on his contract at Selhurst Park and has so far fallen short of signing an extension despite the club's efforts to renew.

From BBC

That partial victory may mean renewed scrutiny on regulations that some sports say are needed to protect fairness in the female category, but which critics argue are unethical and discriminatory.

From BBC

It is thought Isak's Instagram statement in which he said "the relationship can't continue" was the start of the process towards Liverpool renewing their efforts to sign the Sweden international.

From BBC

Related Words

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