renew
verb
re·new ri-ˈnü 
-ˈnyü
renewed; renewing; renews
transitive verb
1
: to make like new : restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection
as we renew our strength in sleep
2
: to make new spiritually : regenerate
3
a
: to restore to existence : revive
b
: to make extensive changes in : rebuild
4
: to do again : repeat
5
: to begin again : resume
6
: replace, replenish
renew water in a tank
7
a
: to grant or obtain an extension of or on
renew a license
b
: to grant or obtain an extension on the loan of
renew a library book
intransitive verb
1
: to become new or as new
2
: to begin again : resume
3
: to make a renewal (as of a lease)
renewer noun
Synonyms
- freshen
- recharge
- recreate
- refresh
- refreshen
- regenerate
- rejuvenate
- repair
- restore
- resuscitate
- revitalize
- revive
- revivify
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Example Sentences
When you sleep, your body has a chance to renew itself. This discussion has renewed my hope of finding a solution to the problem. At the start of each school year, we renew our commitment to helping students succeed. She renewed her promise to come see me. They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by renewing their wedding vows. They have renewed their efforts to find a peaceful solution. The incident has renewed hostilities between the groups. They recently renewed their acquaintance after more than 10 years apart. If you haven't listened to this music since the 1960s, it's time to renew your acquaintance with these songs. See More
Recent Examples on the Web The commission had decided in January not to renew its contract with Sandler. 
Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 12 Sep. 2022 Storefront found its new spot after Marra said its current location was sold and the new owners decided not to renew its lease. Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 28 June 2022 The move comes weeks after Department of Human Services leaders chose not to renew a contract with Brad Pigott of Jackson, an attorney in solo private practice who had been the U.S. attorney for southern Mississippi. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 2 Sep. 2022 News of the revival comes after Carson, 53, opened up about her bipolar disorder to PEOPLE in 2015, revealing that after several breakdowns, producers chose not to renew her contract in 2001. Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 20 Aug. 2022 Team owner Ray Davis said Wednesday that Daniels was being relieved of his duties immediately after the decision was made not to renew his contract at the end of this season. Stephen Hawkins, Chron, 17 Aug. 2022 Team owner Ray Davis said Wednesday that Daniels was being relieved of his duties immediately after the decision was made not to renew his contract at the end of this year. Stephen Hawkins, ajc, 17 Aug. 2022 Just as Africa, and Russia, are re-evaluating their places on the world stage, now is the time for the West to renew its commitment to the continent. Sandun Munasinghe, Time, 5 Apr. 2022 The new year is a time to renew our aspirations for a brighter future. Paul Laudicina, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022 See More
Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 12 Sep. 2022 Storefront found its new spot after Marra said its current location was sold and the new owners decided not to renew its lease. Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 28 June 2022 The move comes weeks after Department of Human Services leaders chose not to renew a contract with Brad Pigott of Jackson, an attorney in solo private practice who had been the U.S. attorney for southern Mississippi. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 2 Sep. 2022 News of the revival comes after Carson, 53, opened up about her bipolar disorder to PEOPLE in 2015, revealing that after several breakdowns, producers chose not to renew her contract in 2001. Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 20 Aug. 2022 Team owner Ray Davis said Wednesday that Daniels was being relieved of his duties immediately after the decision was made not to renew his contract at the end of this season. Stephen Hawkins, Chron, 17 Aug. 2022 Team owner Ray Davis said Wednesday that Daniels was being relieved of his duties immediately after the decision was made not to renew his contract at the end of this year. Stephen Hawkins, ajc, 17 Aug. 2022 Just as Africa, and Russia, are re-evaluating their places on the world stage, now is the time for the West to renew its commitment to the continent. Sandun Munasinghe, Time, 5 Apr. 2022 The new year is a time to renew our aspirations for a brighter future. Paul Laudicina, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Kids Definition
renew
verb
re·new ri-ˈnü
-ˈnyü
renewed; renewing
1
: to make or become new, fresh, or strong again
We renewed our friendship.
2
: to make, do, or begin again
We renewed our efforts.
3
: to put in a fresh supply of
Renew the water in the tank.
4
: to continue in force for a new period
We renewed our lease.
Legal Definition
renew
transitive verb
re·new ri-ˈnü, -ˈnyü
1
: to make like new : restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection
specifically : to prevent the lapse of (a judgment) due to expiration of a statute of limitations
2
: to do or state again
renewed his objection to the evidence
3
: to grant or obtain again or as an extension
renew a lease
intransitive verb
1
: to become new or as new
2
: to make a renewal (as of a contract)
renew
verb
1
as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor the trip to New York renewed our enthusiasm for travel Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- restore
- refresh
- revive
- recreate
- renovate
- replenish
- freshen
- rejuvenate
- revitalize
- regenerate
- repair
- redevelop
- refreshen
- recharge
- resuscitate
- revivify
- refurbish
- reconstitute
- overhaul
- refill
- redesign
- recondition
- remodel
- reengineer
- modernize
- rehabilitate
- update
- reclaim
- rehab
- redo
- remake
- resupply
- make over
2
as in to continue
to begin again or return to after an interruption with daybreak, the rescue team will renew its efforts to reach the stranded mountain climbers Synonyms & Similar Words
- continue
- restart
- resume
- reopen
- revive
- resuscitate
- proceed (with)
- pick up
- recrudesce
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- complete
- finish
- end
- conclude
- finalize
- terminate
- discontinue
- cease
- stop
- check
- stay
- cut
- break
- consummate
- can
- quit
- halt
- drop
- desist
- scuttle
- shut off
- leave off
- knock off
- belay
3
as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity the spate of recent movies based on classic comic book characters has renewed interest in the comics themselves Synonyms & Similar Words
- revive
- resurrect
- rekindle
- rejuvenate
- revitalize
- reanimate
- restart
- revivify
- recharge
- reactivate
- resuscitate
- regenerate
- rewake
- rewaken
- refresh
- jump-start
- kick-start
- reinvent
- refreshen
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- extinguish
- suppress
- kill
- quench
4
as in to repeat
to make or do again I can only renew my offer to help—it's up to them to accept it Synonyms & Similar Words
- repeat
- replicate
- redo
- recreate
- reprise
- duplicate
- reinvent
- remake
- reiterate
- reenact
- reduplicate
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of renew are refresh, rejuvenate, renovate, and restore. While all these words mean "to make like new," renew implies a restoration of what had become faded or disintegrated so that it seems like new.
efforts to renew the splendor of the old castle
The words refresh and renew can be used in similar contexts, but refresh implies the supplying of something necessary to restore lost strength, animation, or power.
a refreshing drink
In some situations, the words rejuvenate and renew are roughly equivalent. However, rejuvenate suggests the restoration of youthful vigor, powers, or appearance.
the change in jobs rejuvenated her spirits
The words renovate and renew are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, renovate suggests a renewing by cleansing, repairing, or rebuilding.
the apartment has been entirely renovated
While the synonyms restore and renew are close in meaning, restore implies a return to an original state after depletion or loss.
restored a fine piece of furniture
- sticks by
- sticks in one's craw
- sticks out
- sticks out for
- sticks out for something
- sticks to
- sticks to or with
- sticks together
- sticks up
- sticks up for
- sticks with
- stickseed
- stickseeds
- sticktail
- sticktight
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- stickum
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- stickup
- stickup man
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