renew

re·new

verb \ri-ˈnü, -ˈnyü\

Definition of RENEW

transitive verb

1

: to make like new : restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection <as we renew our strength in sleep>

2

: to make new spiritually : regenerate

3

a : to restore to existence : revive b : to make extensive changes in : rebuild

4

: to do again : repeat

5

: to begin again : resume

6

: replace, replenish <renew water in a tank>

7

a : to grant or obtain an extension of or on <renew a license> b : to grant or obtain an extension on the loan of <renew a library book>

intransitive verb

1

: to become new or as new

2

: to begin again : resume

3

: to make a renewal (as of a lease)

— re·new·er noun

Examples of RENEW

1. When you sleep, your body has a chance to renew itself.
2. This discussion has renewed my hope of finding a solution to the problem.
3. At the start of each school year, we renew our commitment to helping students succeed.
4. She renewed her promise to come see me.
5. They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by renewing their wedding vows.
6. They have renewed their efforts to find a peaceful solution.
7. The incident has renewed hostilities between the groups.
8. They recently renewed their acquaintance after more than 10 years apart.
9. If you haven't listened to this music since the 1960s, it's time to renew your acquaintance with these songs.

First Known Use of RENEW

14th century

Related to RENEW

Synonyms: freshen, recharge, recreate, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, repair, restore, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, revivify

Related Words: make over, overhaul, reclaim, recondition, reconstitute, redesign, redevelop, redo, reengineer, refurbish, rehab, rehabilitate, remake, remodel, renovate; refill, replenish, resupply; modernize, update

Near Antonyms: complete, conclude, consummate, end, finalize, finish; belay, break, can [slang], cease, check, cut, desist, discontinue, drop, halt, knock off, leave off, quit, scuttle, shut off, stay, stop, terminate

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Synonym Discussion of RENEW

renew, restore, refresh, renovate, rejuvenate mean to make like new. renew implies a restoration of what had become faded or disintegrated so that it seems like new <efforts to renew the splendor of the old castle>. restore implies a return to an original state after depletion or loss <restored a fine piece of furniture>. refresh implies the supplying of something necessary to restore lost strength, animation, or power <a refreshing drink>. renovate suggests a renewing by cleansing, repairing, or rebuilding <the apartment has been entirely renovated>. rejuvenate suggests the restoration of youthful vigor, powers, or appearance <the change in jobs rejuvenated her spirits>.

Rhymes with RENEW

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