verb
renew
rih-NYOO
verb
1
To extend the length of something, such as a subscription, loan, or licence.
"She renewed her passport before it expired."
"You can renew a library book online."
2
To make something feel fresh, restored, or reinvigorated again.
"The holiday renewed his energy for work."
How to Use Renew
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo extend something so it stays valid, or to make it feel new and fresh again.
Common pairings
renew a licence
renew a subscription
renew one's vows
Word Forms
renewed past tense, renews plural, renews singular
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Etymology
From Middle English renewen, reshaped from earlier anewen, ultimately from Old English niewian, "to restore."