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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Neymar has agreed to renew his contract with Santos until the end of 2026, a source close to the negotiations told AFP.

From Barron's

When that material finally broke free, it set off fresh shocks, and NASA's Fermi again observed gamma rays tied to the renewed violence.

From Science Daily

Southern California is heading into the New Year with another round of rain, renewed flood risks and what forecasters say is a near-guarantee of a wet Rose Parade.

From Los Angeles Times

China Vanke’s recent struggles, including a near-default and request for debt extensions, have renewed concerns that the country’s prolonged property downturn has yet to bottom out.

From The Wall Street Journal

So for Winfrey the obesity prescription will be renewed for a lifetime.

From Los Angeles Times

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