renew
re·new / riˈn(y)oō/ • v. [tr.] resume (an activity) after an interruption: the parents renewed their campaign to save the school. ∎ reestablish (a relationship): he had renewed an acquaintance with McCarthy. ∎ repeat (an action or statement): detectives renewed their appeal for those in the area at the time to contact them. ∎ give fresh life or strength to: [as adj.] (renewed) she would face the future with renewed determination. ∎ extend for a further period the validity of (a license, subscription, or contract): her contract had not been renewed. ∎ replace (something that is broken or worn out): check the joints—they may need renewing.DERIVATIVES: re·new·er n.
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