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re·new Listen to audio/rɪˈnu:, Brit rɪˈnju:/ verb
re·news; re·newed; re·new·ing
[+ obj] 1 : to make (something) new, fresh, or strong again
When you sleep, your body has a chance to renew itself. This discussion has renewed my hope of finding a solution to the problem. At the start of each school year, we renew our commitment to helping students succeed.
2 : to make (a promise, vow, etc.) again
She renewed her promise to come see me. They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by renewing their wedding vows.
3 : to begin (something) again especially with more force or enthusiasm
They have renewed their efforts to find a peaceful solution. The incident has renewed hostilities between the groups. We hope to renew [=(more commonly) resume] negotiations soon. They recently renewed their acquaintance/friendship after more than 10 years apart. If you haven't listened to this music since the 1960s, it's time to renew your acquaintance with these songs.
4 : to put in a fresh supply of (something) : replace
You should renew the water in the fish tank once a week.
5 : to cause (something) to continue to be effective or valid for an additional period of time
The landlord agreed to renew our lease for another year. You can renew your driver's license online. He forgot to renew his passport and now it's expired. You should renew your magazine subscription before it runs out. She renewed the library book. [=she had the library extend the period of time that she can borrow the book]
— renewed adjective
She wrote with renewed [=fresh] enthusiasm after meeting with her editor. We felt renewed [=restored, revived] after a good night's sleep. There was more violence in spite of renewed efforts to make peace. We have a renewed sense of pride in our town. High fuel prices have led to renewed interest in electric cars.

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