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- 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
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definition 2: |
to begin again.
We will renew our efforts after a break.- synonyms:
- resume
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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
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related words: |
mend, overhaul, resume |
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derivations: |
renewable (adj.), renewably (adv.), renewability (n.), renewer (n.) |
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