Definitions for renew

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renew re·new

Spelling: [ri-noo, -nyoo]

IPA: /rɪˈnu, -ˈnyu/

Renew is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 29 anagrams from letters in renew (eenrw).

Definitions for renew

verb (used with object)

1. to begin or take up again, as an acquaintance, a conversation, etc.; resume.
2. to make effective for an additional period:
3. to restore or replenish:
4. to make, say, or do again.
5. to revive; reestablish.
6. to recover (youth, strength, etc.).
7. to restore to a former state; make new or as if new again.

verb (used without object)

1. to begin again; recommence.
2. to renew a lease, note, etc.
3. to be restored to a former state; become new or as if new again.

Origin of renew

First recorded in 1325-75, renew is from the Middle English word renewen. See re-, new

Examples for renew

The saints are always victorious, and yet they are constantly obliged to renew the battle.

After Ferguson, we all must renew our efforts to eliminate the scourge of racism from American life.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reportedly has been unable to issue or renew passports.

Above all else, the time has come for us to renew our faith in ourselves and in America.

When the six-film contract expired, neither party was inclined to renew.

As is the norm, NBC has yet to renew or cancel the cult show Community at the end of the season.

Yet when the ceasefire ended, and Israel offered to renew, Hamas started the war again.

Will the world ever be so decayed that spring may not renew its greenness?

To renew America we must meet challenges abroad, as well as at home.

Let us renew our determination, our courage, and our strength.