Word Explorer
Children's Dictionary
Help
Help
Help
 
   
Lookup History
renew

re·new

renew

 
 
pronunciation:
rih nu
features:
Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: renews, renewing, renewed
definition 1: to make like new; restore.
They renewed the old house with a fresh coat of paint.
synonyms:
restore
antonyms:
wear out
similar words:
fix, refill, repair
definition 2: to begin again.
We will renew our efforts after a break.
synonyms:
resume
definition 3: to continue or extend for an additional period of time.
Do you want to renew your magazine subscription?The two countries renewed their trade agreement.
synonyms:
extend
similar words:
continue, maintain, prolong, repeat, retain
derivations: renewable (adj.), renewably (adv.), renewability (n.), renewer (n.)
Word PartsSubscriber feature About this feature