[+ 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]
▪ 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.
▪ She renewed her promise to come see me. ▪ They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by renewing their wedding vows.
▪ 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.
▪ You should renew the water in the fish tank once a week.
▪ 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.
▪ 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.







