Definitions

renew

[ri-noo, -nyoo] / rɪˈnu, -ˈnju /

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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When that charter expired in 1811, Congress declined to renew it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

Froome left Team Ineos in 2020 when they decided not to renew his contract and joined Israel-Premier Tech.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

The decision not to renew the pact now starts a 10-year countdown.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Or SpaceX and T-Mobile could renew their deal, McHugh said, although that may not be as simple as it seems.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

“I have a green card. I’m supposed to renew it or something.”

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na

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