renew
gb/ɹɪnˈu/ us/ɹɪnˈu/
B1
Angličtina
~ 8400
megújít, meghosszabbít, újrakezd, újraindít, felfrissít, feléleszt, új erőt ad
SLOVESO
B1
1
megújít
B1
Vzorec užití:
to renew [a document/service/contract]
You need to renew your passport at least six months before it expires.
Legalább hat hónappal a lejárata előtt meg kell újítanod az útleveledet.
We decided not to renew the lease and are moving out next month.
Úgy döntöttünk, nem hosszabbítjuk meg a bérleti szerződést, és a jövő hónapban kiköltözünk.
The magazine automatically renewed my subscription for another year.
He forgot to renew his driver’s license and got a fine.
The company renewed her contract after a successful first year.
Učební příklady
I must renew my visa before it ends.
Meg kell hosszabbítanom a vízumomat, mielőtt lejár.
She went online to renew her gym membership.
Online újította meg az edzőtermi tagságát.
We will renew the contract for another two years.
Did you renew your library card this year?
He did not renew the lease, so they had to leave the house.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"prolong my passport"* or *"continue my visa"*. In official contexts, use "renew" with documents and agreements (passport, visa, contract, license, subscription). Also, some learners say *"renew again"*, which is redundant; "renew" already means "again".
Význam
extend validity of something official
Kolokace
renew a subscription
|renew a contract
|renew a lease
|renew a passport
|renew a license
|renew a membership
Synonyma
extend (More general; does not always suggest a formal new period or payment, while "renew" usually does.)
Antonyma
cancel (To stop an agreement, document, or service instead of making it continue.)
Témata
business
|law
|daily life
|daily_life
Definice
To make a contract, card, or service continue for more time by paying or asking again.
To arrange for an agreement, document, or service to continue for a new period after the current one ends.
SLOVESO
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
to renew [talks/efforts/attacks]
Peacekeepers called on both sides to renew negotiations.
A békefenntartók felszólították mindkét felet, hogy kezdjék újra a tárgyalásokat.
The government has renewed efforts to reduce air pollution in major cities.
A kormány újult erővel folytatja az erőfeszítéseket a nagyvárosok légszennyezésének csökkentése érdekében.
Fighting briefly stopped but rebels soon renewed their attacks.
After the holiday, they renewed talks on the trade agreement.
Activists have renewed pressure on the company to improve working conditions.
Učební příklady
The two countries will renew talks next week.
A két ország a jövő héten újrakezdi a tárgyalásokat.
After a short break, they renewed their efforts to find a solution.
Rövid szünet után újult erővel folytatták a megoldás keresését.
The army renewed its attack at dawn.
The group renewed its call for free elections.
We decided to renew the search for a new manager.
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse "restart" or "start again" in formal writing, where "renew" sounds more natural with words like "talks", "negotiations", "efforts", or "attacks". Also, do not use this sense with documents like passports; for documents, use the "extend validity" sense.
Význam
start an activity again
Kolokace
renew negotiations
|renew efforts
|renew an attack
|renew talks
|renew pressure
|renew a campaign
Synonyma
resume ("Resume" is more general and neutral; "renew" often sounds more formal or news-like and is common with talks, efforts, and attacks.)
Antonyma
halt (To stop something completely instead of starting it again.)
Témata
work
|politics
|conflict
|communication
Definice
To do something again after you stopped doing it for a time.
To begin an activity again after it has stopped or paused, especially formal efforts, discussions, or attacks.
SLOVESO
B2
3
Vzorec užití:
to renew [energy/hope/faith/interest]
A week in the mountains really renewed my energy.
Egy hét a hegyekben igazán új erőt adott.
The success of the project renewed her confidence in the team.
A projekt sikere visszaadta a csapatba vetett bizalmát.
The festival has renewed interest in traditional music.
The speech renewed their hope that change was possible.
The retreat was designed to renew the pastors’ spiritual strength.
Učební příklady
The holiday renewed my strength.
A nyaralás új erőt adott nekem.
Her kind words renewed his hope.
Kedves szavai új reményt adtak neki.
The movie renewed my interest in history.
Time with friends renewed her energy.
The class renewed my love for reading.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *"fill"* or *"give back"* instead of "renew" for abstract things like hope or energy. Use "renew" when something becomes strong or fresh again after being low or weak.
Význam
restore strength, freshness, or quality
Kolokace
renew energy
|renew strength
|renew hope
|renew faith
|renew interest
|renew a sense of purpose
Synonyma
revive (Often focuses on bringing something almost dead or gone back to life; "renew" can sound slightly more formal and is common with abstract nouns like hope, faith, or energy.)
Antonyma
exhaust (To use up energy or strength so that nothing is left, the opposite of giving new strength.)
Témata
emotions
|health
|religion
|daily_life
Definice
To give something new strength or new life, like energy, hope, or interest.
To make something strong, fresh, or effective again, especially feelings, energy, or interest, or sometimes the condition of objects or places.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
renew
IPA
GB/ɹɪnˈu/
US/ɹɪnˈu/
Slabiky a přízvuk
re - new (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (new)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: renew
- 3rd Person Singular: renews
- Present Participle: renewing
- Past: renewed
Příbuzná slova
Forms
renews
verb
renewing
verb
renewed
verb
Negative and opposite forms
non-renewable
adjective
Related words
renovate
verb B2
renovation
noun B2
Výrazy
renew a contract
1/ɹɪnˈu ə kˈɑntɹˌækt/
fixed phrase
continue a contract for longer
To make a new agreement so that a work or business contract continues after it ends.
Příklady
- The club decided not to renew his contract for next season.
- We’re happy to renew your contract for another twelve months.
renew a lease
1/ɹɪnˈu ə lˈis/
fixed phrase
continue a rental agreement
To make a new agreement so that you can keep renting a house, flat, or office for more time.
Příklady
- We decided to renew the lease on our apartment for another year.
- The landlord agreed to renew her lease at the same price.
renew a license
1/ɹɪnˈu ə lˈaɪsəns/
fixed phrase
keep a license valid
To do what is needed, often pay and fill forms, so that an official paper like a driver’s license or business license continues to be legal.
Příklady
- You can renew your driver’s license at the local office or online.
- The restaurant failed to renew its liquor license on time.
renew a passport
1/ɹɪnˈu ə pˈæspˌɔɹt/
fixed phrase
get a new, valid passport
To apply for a new passport when your old one is ending, so you can still travel.
Příklady
- You should renew your passport if it will expire within six months.
- She went to the embassy to renew her passport before her trip.
renew a subscription
1/ɹɪnˈu ə səbskɹˈɪpʃən/
fixed phrase
pay again to continue a subscription
To pay again so that you can keep getting a magazine, service, or app for more time.
Příklady
- You can renew your subscription online in just a few clicks.
- The app reminded me to renew my subscription before it ended.
renew efforts to
1/ɹɪnˈu ˈɛfɚts tə/
fixed phrase
start trying hard again
To start trying again, often more strongly, to reach a goal after earlier tries did not work.
Příklady
- The city has renewed efforts to reduce traffic accidents.
- Doctors are renewing efforts to find a cure for the disease.
renew your vows
1/ɹɪnˈu jˈʊɹ vˈaʊz/
fixed phrase
repeat marriage promises again
For a married couple to say their marriage promises again in a small ceremony, often after many years.
Příklady
- They renewed their vows on their 25th wedding anniversary.
- They renewed their vows on their twentieth wedding anniversary.
- The couple traveled to the beach to renew their vows in a small ceremony.
- The couple plans to renew their vows in a beach ceremony.
- After a difficult year, they decided to renew their vows and start fresh.