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renew
/ɹɪˈnju/
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What does renew mean?
verb
- To make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition.
- To replace (something which has broken etc.); to replenish (something which has been exhausted), to keep up a required supply of.
- To make new spiritually; to regenerate.
More meanings (5)
verb
- To begin again; to recommence.
- To extend a period of loan, especially a library book that is due to be returned.
- (archaic) To become new, or as new; to revive.
- (rare) To repeat.
noun
- Synonym of renewal.
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IPA pronunciation
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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.
But often, very often, did he promise to renew his visits, and, forgetful of his promise, leave her to mourn her disappointment.
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.
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.
When I was otherwise quite restored to health, the sight of a chemical instrument would renew all the agony of my nervous symptoms.