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| re·new [ ri n ] (past and past participle re·newed, present participle re·new·ing, 3rd person present singular re·news) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb return to doing something: to begin something or doing something again, or be begun again
 renewed their friendship after several years
renewed his calls for an investigation
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2. transitive and intransitive verb extend something: to make something such as a contract, lease, or license effective for a longer period, or be made effective for a longer period
You'll need to renew your lease at the end of the year.
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3. transitive verb replace something worn: to replace something that is worn, broken, or no longer suitable for use
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4. transitive verb borrow library book for longer: to extend the period of time a book or other item is borrowed from a library
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5. transitive verb repeat promise: to reaffirm or restate a promise or commitment
renewed their marriage vows
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6. transitive verb give somebody or something new energy: to give somebody or something new energy, strength, or enthusiasm
A day of rest renewed his strength.
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7. transitive verb replace something used up: to get a new supply of something
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8. transitive verb make something new again: to make something new or as if new again
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renew, recondition, renovate, restore, revamp
CORE MEANING: to improve the condition of something
renew to replace something that is worn, broken, or no longer suitable for use;
He added a room and renewed the roof.
Bones should constantly renew and rebuild themselves, but in osteoporosis this doesn't happen.
recondition to bring something back into good condition, especially by repairing it and replacing worn-out parts;
Their business was reconditioning used cars.
the workshop where they reconditioned the aircraft engines
renovate to bring something such as a building back to a former better state by means of repairs, redecoration, or remodeling;
newly renovated offices
the money needed to renovate crumbling school buildings
restore to bring something back to an earlier and better condition;
a fully restored flour mill dating back to 1730
The wall hanging has been recently cleaned and restored.
revamp to improve the appearance, condition, or structure of something by making sometimes superficial changes;
a major construction program to revamp the city's shabby waterfront
As the airline revamped its business, the work force was reduced by about 900.
overhaul to carry out comprehensive repairs and adjustments, especially to a piece of machinery;
We stayed in the town while the ship was being overhauled.
Industry watchers had expected the company to overhaul its corporate structure.
refurbish to bring something back to a cleaner, brighter, more functional state;
It would cost about 1 million less to refurbish the school than to build a new one.
a major advertising campaign designed to refurbish the company's safety image. |
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