C1verb 2K

Renew

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈnjuː/","/rɪˈnjuːz/","/rɪˈnjuːd/","/rɪˈnjuːɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈnuː/","/rɪˈnuːz/","/rɪˈnuːd/","/rɪˈnuːɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Renew

to begin something again after it stopped or was interrupted

In simple words: To make something new again or to extend its time.

Renew in a sentence

• I need to renew my passport before our trip next month.
• The library allows you to renew books online for an extra two weeks.
• The government decided to renew the contract with the construction company.
• After a good night's sleep, she felt renewed and ready to tackle the day.
• The conference helped renew interest in climate change initiatives.
• They plan to renew the old park to make it more appealing to visitors.
• You must renew your subscription before it expires to avoid interruption.

How to use Renew

Use 'renew' when talking about extending subscriptions or refreshing items. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid slang settings.

Grammar pattern

renew + object

Memory hint

Think of 'renew' like a new beginning — imagine a plant being watered to grow again.

Related words

Collocations with Renew

• completely
• annually
• periodically
• decide to
• agree to
• refuse to
• a chance to renew something
• an opportunity to renew something
• need renewing
• completely
• annually
• periodically
• decide to
• agree to
• refuse to
• a chance to renew something
• an opportunity to renew something
• need renewing
• completely
• annually
• periodically
• decide to
• agree to
• refuse to
• a chance to renew something
• an opportunity to renew something
• need renewing

Synonyms for Renew

• reiterate, repeat

Opposites of Renew

• expire
• terminate
• dissolve

Common mistakes with Renew

• Confused with 'renewable' which refers to something that can be renewed, not the action.
• Omitting the object, e.g. saying 'I will renew' without specifying what.

Frequently asked questions about Renew

What does Renew mean?

To make something new again or to extend its time.

What is the definition of Renew?

to begin something again after it stopped or was interrupted

How do you use Renew in a sentence?

I need to renew my passport before our trip next month.

Can you give another example of Renew?

The library allows you to renew books online for an extra two weeks.

What are synonyms for Renew?

Common alternatives include reiterate, repeat.

What is the opposite of Renew?

Opposite meanings include expire, terminate, dissolve.

What words go with Renew?

It commonly pairs with completely, annually, periodically, decide to, agree to, refuse to, a chance to renew something, an opportunity to renew something, need renewing, completely, annually, periodically, decide to, agree to, refuse to, a chance to renew something, an opportunity to renew something, need renewing, completely, annually, periodically, decide to, agree to, refuse to, a chance to renew something, an opportunity to renew something, need renewing.

What are common mistakes when using Renew?

Confused with 'renewable' which refers to something that can be renewed, not the action. Omitting the object, e.g. saying 'I will renew' without specifying what.

How do you pronounce Renew?

US: /["/rɪˈnuː/","/rɪˈnuːz/","/rɪˈnuːd/","/rɪˈnuːɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈnjuː/","/rɪˈnjuːz/","/rɪˈnjuːd/","/rɪˈnjuːɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Renew?

Use 'renew' when talking about extending subscriptions or refreshing items. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid slang settings.

What CEFR level is Renew?

"Renew" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.