Word
renewal
Definitions
01extending an agreement
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. the act of extending a contract, subscription, or official document so it stays valid.
n. the formal extension of the period of validity for a contract, license, or subscription.
“I forgot to send the renewal for my passport before our holiday.”
“The tenant requested a formal renewal of the lease agreement, citing a desire for long-term stability in the commercial district.”
Usage
Often used with 'of', as in 'the renewal of a lease'.
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02improving or repairing
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the process of making something old look or feel new and better again.
n. the state or process of being made new, fresh, or strong again; often applied to urban areas or personal energy.
“The city is planning an urban renewal project to fix the old docks.”
“After a week in the mountains, she felt a profound sense of spiritual renewal and was ready to return to her demanding job.”
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03starting again
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. starting an activity or a feeling again after it had stopped.
n. the resumption of an activity, relationship, or state after an interruption.
“Spring brings a renewal of life to the forest after the long winter.”
“The ceasefire led to a renewal of diplomatic talks between the two nations after years of silence.”
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04fencing attack
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Sports Technical
n. a second attack in fencing made immediately after the first one was blocked.
n. a secondary offensive action made immediately after a parried one, typically without withdrawing the arm.
“The fencer scored a point with a quick renewal after his first lunge was parried.”
“The coach emphasised the importance of the renewal, instructing the athletes to maintain pressure even if the initial attack failed to land.”
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Real-World Examples
“Bone-resorbing cells (osteoclasts), by contrast, remove old bone as part of the skeleton's normal cycle of renewal.” “An empty building becomes a cultural space, which becomes a community asset, and this becomes part of the renewal of a town.” “Sources fear for the future of the Batley site, which houses Oxfam’s main textile recycling centre, because its lease is up for renewal.” Etymology
From renew + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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