renew

[ri-noo, -nyoo] / rɪˈnu, -ˈnyu /

VERB

start over; refurbish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continue extend prolong reaffirm reestablish reopen repeat restate restore resume revive

STRONG

brace exhilarate freshen gentrify mend modernize overhaul reawaken recommence recondition recreate refit refresh regenerate rehabilitate reinvigorate rejuvenate remodel renovate repair replace replenish restock resuscitate retread revitalize spruce stimulate transform

WEAK

begin again breathe new life into bring up to date fix up go over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy finish halt shorten stop

STRONG

break damage depress discourage hurt kill leave alone ruin

Example Sentences

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He returned to the capital last June to renew his U.S. visa, so he’d be ready if authorities ever lifted their ban on him leaving China.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"We renew our full commitment to continuing work on implementing all the reform measures we pledged," he said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Previously, he had imposed a moratorium on his family's foreign investments, which he did not renew.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The lawsuit was dismissed earlier this year and Brewer filed an appeal hours after the ruling to renew his push for a switch to cumulative voting.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

“I have a green card. I’m supposed to renew it or something.”

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na

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