re
new
Third Person
renews
Present Participle
renewing
Past Tense
renewed
Past Participle
renewed
1
to replace something old or damaged with a new one
transitive
- The homeowner decided to renew the roof to fix leaks and improve energy efficiency.
- After years of wear, she decided to renew her wardrobe with new clothes.
- The library renewed its collection by adding new books and removing outdated ones.
- They decided to renew the upholstery on their old sofa to give it a fresh look.
- He renewed the finish on the antique dresser to restore its original shine.
Synonyms:
2
to arrange for a validity of something, such as a contract, license, etc. to be extended
transitive
- She went to the office to renew her driver's license before it expired.
- The company decided to renew the employee's contract for another year.
- The tenant requested to renew the lease for an additional six months.
- They successfully renewed the subscription just before the deadline.
- After some negotiation, the landlord agreed to renew the rental agreement.