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- pronunciation:
- rih
nu
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
renews, renewing, renewed |
| definition 1: |
to restore to original or near-original condition.
The polish will renew the wood.- synonyms:
- recondition, rehabilitate, restore
- antonyms:
- deplete, wear out
- similar words:
- fix, refill, refresh, refurbish, regenerate, renovate, repair, replenish
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| definition 2: |
to start again; resume.
We will renew our efforts.- synonyms:
- pick up, resume
- similar words:
- recommence
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| definition 3: |
to revive or regain (strength or spirits).
The vacation renewed her spirits.- synonyms:
- refresh, rejuvenate, revitalize, revive
- similar words:
- regenerate, rehabilitate, resuscitate
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| definition 4: |
to extend for an additional period.
The two nations renewed their trade agreement.I have to renew my magazine subscription.- synonyms:
- extend, re-sign
- similar words:
- continue, maintain, prolong, recommit, repeat, retain
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| related words: |
mend, overhaul, pursue, rally, rejuvenate, resume |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to make a fresh start; begin again.
- synonyms:
- pick up, resume
- similar words:
- resurrect
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| definition 2: |
to extend a lease, contract, or other agreement.
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| related words: |
revive |
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| derivations: |
renewable (adj.), renewably (adv.), renewability (n.), renewer (n.) |
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