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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They are now investigating how he obtained the necessary documents to renew his licence.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Under healthy conditions, these stem cells can renew themselves and create a balanced mix of blood cells.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

He will be among the negotiators at the helm of high-stakes talks already underway to renew the North American free trade accord, a linchpin of Mexico’s export-dominated economy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Mastercard, PepsiCo, and banking giant Citigroup didn’t renew their sponsorship of the New York City Pride March last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He somehow learnt of my being here and started writing to me, suggesting we renew our acquaintance.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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