What does "renewal" mean?

1. (extending an agreement) the act of extending a contract, subscription, or official document so it stays valid. 2. (improving or repairing) the process of making something old look or feel new and better again. 3. (starting again) starting an activity or a feeling again after it had stopped. 4. (fencing attack) a second attack in fencing made immediately after the first one was blocked.

How do you use "renewal"?

Often used with 'of', as in 'the renewal of a lease'.

renewal

US //ɹɪˈnuəɫ// UK //ɹɪnjˈuːəl// re·new·al

1 extending an agreement (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

the act of extending a contract, subscription, or official document so it stays valid.

the formal extension of the period of validity for a contract, license, or subscription.

Example

I forgot to send the renewal for my passport before our holiday.

Example

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'.
- extension
- continuation
- cancellation
- expiration
2 improving or repairing (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

the process of making something old look or feel new and better again.

the state or process of being made new, fresh, or strong again; often applied to urban areas or personal energy.

Example

The city is planning an urban renewal project to fix the old docks.

Example

After a week in the mountains, she felt a profound sense of spiritual renewal and was ready to return to her demanding job.
- decay
- decline

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3 starting again (n.)
C1 Advanced Formal

starting an activity or a feeling again after it had stopped.

the resumption of an activity, relationship, or state after an interruption.

Example

Spring brings a renewal of life to the forest after the long winter.

Example

The ceasefire led to a renewal of diplomatic talks between the two nations after years of silence.
- resumption
- recommencement
- cessation
- termination
4 fencing attack (n.)
C2 Proficiency Technical Sport

a second attack in fencing made immediately after the first one was blocked.

a secondary offensive action made immediately after a parried one, typically without withdrawing the arm.

Example

The fencer scored a point with a quick renewal after his first lunge was parried.

Example

The coach emphasised the importance of the renewal, instructing the athletes to maintain pressure even if the initial attack failed to land.
- remise
- redoublement

Origin

From renew + -al.