Definitions

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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But his renewed designs on the Danish territory of Greenland are causing growing alarm.

From The Wall Street Journal

His renewed emphasis on cost-of-living issues came as he prepared to join world leaders in Paris for a meeting of Ukraine's allies.

From BBC

Trade-Tech’s automotive program exemplifies the renewed interest in hands-on career training.

From Los Angeles Times

Those customers, the company said, renew at a slightly lower rate.

From MarketWatch

In healthy conditions, the intestinal epithelium renews itself every three to five days.

From Science Daily