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Definition of renew

renew

/ɹɪˈnjuː/
re · new
Adverb:renewably
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Adjective:renewable
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Past Simple:renewed
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Past Participle:renewed
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Present Participle:renewing
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renew Lexical Profile

renew Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To extend the period of validity of a contract, license, subscription, or official document.

Example

"She made an appointment at the consulate to renew her passport before her upcoming trip abroad."

2

To resume an activity, relationship, or statement after an interruption.

Example

"The two neighboring nations agreed to renew diplomatic talks after months of silence."

3

To restore something to a fresh, vigorous, or flourishing state; to revitalize.

Example

"A quiet weekend in the mountains helped renew his enthusiasm for the research project."

4

To replace something that is worn out, depleted, or outdated with a new supply or version.

Example

"The city council allocated funds to renew the aging water pipes across the historic district."

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• Rhymes for renew

• Nearby Words

renegotiable
renegotiate
renegotiation
renew
renewability
renewable
renewably

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as reneuen, combining the Latinate prefix re- ('again') with the native English adjective new, modeled on the Latin verb renovare ('to restore or make new').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Renew. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/renew
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