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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Ford Motor outlined a broad product-and-technology strategy for Europe, aiming to renew its commitment to the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

He added he would like to see the UK review process renew the approval of glyphosate "for a full 15 years".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

And the default is, they will renew it unless the conditions have subsided.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

“Forgot the immigration office? Forgot to renew your visa?”

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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