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renew - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'renew' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Renew [ v. i.]
- To become new, or as new; to grow or begin again.
2 . Renew [ v. t.]
- To make new again; to restore to freshness, perfection, or vigor; to give new life to; to rejuvenate; to re/stablish; to recreate; to rebuild.
- Specifically, to substitute for (an old obligation or right) a new one of the same nature; to continue in force; to make again; as, to renew a lease, note, or patent.
- To begin again; to recommence.
- To repeat; to go over again.
- To make new spiritually; to regenerate.

Meaning of 'renew' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . renew [ v]
Meaning (1):
- cause to appear in a new form
Example in sentence:
  • the old product was reincarnated to appeal to a younger market
Meaning (2):
- reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
Example in sentence:
  • They renewed their membership;
  • We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years