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)

Derived Forms

• reˈnewable, adjective
• reˌnewaˈbility, noun
• reˈnewer, noun

Other Words From

• re·new·a·bly adverb
• re·new·er noun
• self-re·new·ing adjective

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

“A few. And they were on the back end of the contracts — they’re not going to be renewed, probably.”

From Los Angeles Times

“In the Agencies’ view, renewing and expanding repair-related exemptions would promote competition in markets for replacement parts, repair, and maintenance services, as well as facilitate competition in markets for repairable products,” the comment read.

From Salon

A surveyor still recommended a full roof report and Mr Wright felt he had to renew his mortgage with his current lender at a less preferable rate.

From BBC

In the past week, the Israeli military has intensified its attacks on Beirut, amid renewed efforts led by the US for a ceasefire in the war.

From BBC

For crypto advocates, the election has renewed optimism and created an opportunity for a more favorable regulatory environment.

From Salon

Related Words

• continue
• extend
• prolong
• reaffirm
• reestablish
• reopen
• repeat
• restate
• restore
• resume
• revive