Renew (Verb)
Meaning 1
Reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new; "We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years"; "They renewed their membership".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The company will renew its efforts to reduce carbon emissions by investing in renewable energy sources.
- She renewed her driver's license online to avoid waiting in line at the DMV office.
- The city plans to renew the downtown area with new shops and restaurants.
- The couple renewed their wedding vows on their 25th anniversary to reaffirm their love for each other.
- The library renewed the classic novel for the hundredth time due to its enduring popularity.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Retread
- Remould
- Restore
- Revitalize
- Renovate
- Replace
- Refresh
- Freshen Up
- Regenerate
- Overhaul
- Refurbish
- Modernise
- Revamp
- Rejuvenate
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Meaning 2
Cause to appear in a new form; "the old product was reincarnated to appeal to a younger market".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The fashion brand decided to renew its outdated logo to appeal to a modern audience.
- The classic novel was renewed with modern characters and settings to attract a younger readership.
- The music label chose to renew their popular song from the 80s with a contemporary style.
- To celebrate the company's 50th anniversary, they renewed their iconic product line with new innovative features.
- The director renewed the classic fairy tale by turning it into a science fiction film.