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renew

v.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ɹɪˈnu// UK //ɹɪnjˈuː// re·new Archaic

v. to make something new again or extend the time it is valid. You do this with things like passports, library books, or promises.

v. to resume or re-establish a relationship or activity after an interruption; to extend the period of validity for a contract or document.


SIMPLE

I need to renew my passport before our trip next month.

CONTEXTUAL

The two countries agreed to renew their diplomatic ties after years of silence.

COMPLEX

The tenant expressed a desire to renew the lease for another three years, provided the landlord agreed to repair the damaged roof.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English renewen, an alteration (possibly on analogy with Latin renovāre) of earlier anewen (“to renew”), from Old English nīewian (“to restore; renovate; renew”), equivalent to re- + new. Cognate with Old High German giniuwōn (“to renew”), Middle High German geniuwen (“to renew”), Old Norse nýja (“to renew”).

Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.

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