Renew

Definition

Renew primarily refers to the act of resuming or making something valid again after a lapse.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈnjuː/
• Respelling: ri-NEW (with "ri" as in "rid," and "NEW" as in "new")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈnjuː/
• Respelling: ri-NEW (similar to American English, with "ri" as in "rid," and "NEW" as in "new")

In both dialects, "renew" is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, "NEW." The pronunciation is consistent across both American and British English, clearly articulating the word with a straightforward emphasis on the "NEW" part.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French "renoveler", which means "to renew, revive". This is further rooted in the Latin "renovare" ("re-" meaning "again" + "novare" meaning "make new"), from "novus" meaning "new".

Derivatives

• Renewal
• Renewer
• Renewed
• Renewing
• Non-renewal

Synonyms

• Revive
• Restore
• Reactivate

Antonyms

• Expire
• Cease
• Terminate

Usage

"Renew" is frequently used in the context of subscriptions or contracts, indicating the act of extending or reviving the validity of the said item. It can also refer to rejuvenating or restoring something to its original state or improving it.

Related Terms

• Restoration
• Extension
• Rejuvenation
• Continuation
• Revival

Detailed Definition

Verb

• To make (something) effective for an additional period.
• Example: I need to renew my passport before the trip.

• To restore to a former state; make fresh or new again.
• Example: Spring rains renew the barren earth.

• To take up again; resume.
• Example: We will renew our discussions after the break.

• To begin or take up again after interruption.
• Example: Birds renew their songs at dawn.

• To replace or restore something that is broken or worn out.
• Example: They decided to renew the old furniture instead of buying new ones.