renew
/ɹɪˈnju/ verb B1- To make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition.
- To replace (something which has broken etc.); to replenish (something which has been exhausted), to keep up a required supply of.
- To make new spiritually; to regenerate.
- To begin again; to recommence. · This murder has been a cold case for decades until last year when the new sheriff renewed the investigation.
- To extend a period of loan, especially a library book that is due to be returned. · I'd like to renew these three books. Did you know that you can renew online?
He/she/it renews · Past renewed · Past participle renewed · -ing form renewing
Verb forms
- Base form
- renew
- He/she/it
- renews
- Past
- renewed
- Past participle
- renewed
- -ing form
- renewing
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Not many days later, winter set in again with renewed frost and cold.
By thus renewing the custom of the old feudal days the Manor House was converted into an island during the night—a fact which had a very direct bearing upon the mystery which was soon to engage the attention of all England.
But thou art immortal and dost never fade, but bloomest for ever in renewed youth.”
Thus they had renewed their friendship.
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