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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
3a : to restore to existence : reviveb : to make extensive changes in : rebuild
4 : to do again : repeat
5 : to begin again : resume
7a : to grant or obtain an extension of or on renew a licenseb : to grant or obtain an extension on the loan of renew a library book
intransitive verb
1 : to become new or as new
renewer
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Examples of renew in a Sentence
When you sleep, your body has a chance to renew itself.
This discussion has renewed my hope of finding a solution to the problem.
At the start of each school year, we renew our commitment to helping students succeed.
She renewed her promise to come see me.
They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by renewing their wedding vows.
They have renewed their efforts to find a peaceful solution.
The incident has renewed hostilities between the groups.
They recently renewed their acquaintance after more than 10 years apart.
If you haven't listened to this music since the 1960s, it's time to renew your acquaintance with these songs.
Recent Examples of renew from the Web
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Another candidate for the job is former Cavs general manager David Griffin, whose contract was not renewed this month despite his team’s reaching three straight NBA finals.
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With the help of the community, who donated everything from hair and makeup services to a three-tier cake, nine couples (all residents) renewed their wedding vows.
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These days, 1 in 8 Americans ingest or smoke marijuana, and the drug faces renewed scrutiny as more states wrestle with legalization.
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After the Mavericks took Texas to overtime in 2015, the Longhorns informed UTA that their contract to play each year in Austin, in place since 2011, would not be renewed after the 2016-17 season.
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Bradley Davis, the senior naval science teacher at Ramona High School for the past two years, has decided not to renew his contract, so Ramona Unified School District is advertising for candidates to replace him.
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The wounding of the Irish tourist generated headlines across the Atlantic, renewing international attention on New Orleans' crime problems seven months after a mass shooting on Bourbon Street.
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Oil prices are back in bear-market territory, frustrating OPEC members that cut production in an attempt to boost prices and renewing fears that falling prices could spill into stocks and other markets.
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As NATO and Yugoslavia renewed hostilities a two-pronged strike force of U.S. stealth aircraft charged into Yugoslavia's national airspace, following a hail of long range missiles.
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First Known Use of renew
14th century
Synonym Discussion of renew
RENEW Defined for English Language Learners
renew
playDefinition of renew for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) new, fresh, or strong again
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: to make (a promise, vow, etc.) again
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: to begin (something) again especially with more force or enthusiasm
RENEW Defined for Kids
renew
playDefinition of renew for Students
renewed
;renewing
1 : to make or become new, fresh, or strong again We renewed our friendship.
2 : to make, do, or begin again We renewed our efforts.
3 : to put in a fresh supply of Renew the water in the tank.
4 : to continue in force for a new period We renewed our lease.
Law Dictionary
renew
playLegal Definition of renew
1 : to make like new : restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection; specifically : to prevent the lapse of (a judgment) due to expiration of a statute of limitations
2 : to do or state again renewed his objection to the evidence
3 : to grant or obtain again or as an extension renew a lease
intransitive verb
1 : to become new or as new
2 : to make a renewal (as of a contract)
Learn More about renew
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