renew

pronunciation

How to pronounce renew in British English: UK [rɪˈnjuː] word uk audio image

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Verb:

re-establish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
cause to appear in a new form

Word Origin

renew (v.): late 14c., from re- "again" + Middle English newen "resume, revive, renew" (see new); formed on analogy of Latin renovare. Related: Renewed; renewing.

Synonym

v.

restock restore resupply replenish

v.

revive back bring re-establish

v.

rehabilitate revitalize rejuvenate regenerate fix up repair refit shape reinvigorate put recondition resuscitate renovate into refresh

v.

a fresh recommence start again begin make resume

v.

recount again do recreate reshape over reconstruct repeat remake

Example

1. Stretching should feel great and renew your energy .

2. When siqueiros applied to renew his visa it was promptly denied .

3. Optimism is a necessary ingredient for innovation . What will renew it ?

4. I 'd like to renew the book for another week .

5. Currently , you need a social security number to get or renew a licence .

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