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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The Dodgers said it was no longer possible to renew Andrew Toles’ contract and the team is working with his family to figure out “how to best move forward.”

From Los Angeles Times

Moscow denied involvement, but the incidents prompted renewed discussions about collective defence.

From BBC

Every year since 2019, the team has quietly renewed Toles’ contract so he can retain his health insurance while placing him on the restricted list so he would not take a roster spot.

From Los Angeles Times

Renewal rates have been lower than usual in recent quarters because online members—a growing portion of Costco’s new sign-ups—renew at a slightly lower rate on average.

From Barron's

And he detailed renewed cooperation in areas from defence to artificial intelligence.

From Barron's

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