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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Singh said he doesn’t know whether he should renew his insurance and permits that allow him to operate in different states.

From Los Angeles Times

Bryant filed a request to renew the restraining order last month.

From Los Angeles Times

Vital, by Merriam-Webster’s definition, implies a work that is “tending to renew or refresh the living,” full of life and vigor, and, what do you know, animated.

From Salon

He said many were in danger of not having their visas renewed, which would have a "devastating effect" on prisons.

From BBC

But it added that if there were renewed hostilities the entire Strip would be at risk of famine.

From BBC

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