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renew

/ɹɪˈnju/

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What does renew mean?

verb

  1. To make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition.
  2. To replace (something which has broken etc.); to replenish (something which has been exhausted), to keep up a required supply of.
  3. To make new spiritually; to regenerate.
More meanings (5)

verb

  1. To begin again; to recommence.
  2. To extend a period of loan, especially a library book that is due to be returned.
  3. (archaic) To become new, or as new; to revive.
  4. (rare) To repeat.

noun

  1. Synonym of renewal.

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IPA pronunciation

/ɹɪˈnju/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ɹɪˈnu/
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It was a formal notice by letter from him that he should not renew his engagement with her for the following Lady-day.
Thomas HardyFar from the Madding CrowdProject Gutenberg ebook #27
But often, very often, did he promise to renew his visits, and, forgetful of his promise, leave her to mourn her disappointment.
Mrs. RowsonCharlotte TempleProject Gutenberg ebook #171
More book examples (3)
Shortly before, the Czar of Moscow had sent ambassadors to congratulate him, to renew his alliance, and even to offer him troops.
Friedrich SchillerThe History of the Thirty Years' WarTranslated by A. J. W. (Alexander James William) MorrisonProject Gutenberg ebook #566
Almost simultaneously with the lion’s turning to renew the attack a half-naked giant dropped from the tree above squarely on the brute’s back.
Edgar Rice BurroughsTarzan of the ApesProject Gutenberg ebook #78
When I was otherwise quite restored to health, the sight of a chemical instrument would renew all the agony of my nervous symptoms.
Mary Wollstonecraft ShelleyFrankenstein; or, the modern prometheusProject Gutenberg ebook #84