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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After Joe Greene’s doctor unexpectedly retired, the New York City real-estate broker scrambled to renew prescriptions to treat his anxiety and depression.

From The Wall Street Journal

The dollar held generally steady despite renewed signs of U.S. labor resilience as currency markets brace for a potential intervention to support the Japanese yen.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Holy Father specifically highlighted the suffering of civilians in Gaza, calling for an immediate end to violence and renewed efforts toward peace.

From Salon

It let one thing slip: renewing the U.S. trademark rights for the early-2000s brand.

From The Wall Street Journal

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