renew
gb/ɹɪnˈu/ us/ɹɪnˈu/
B1
Inglés
~ 8400
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
B1
action
1
extend validity of something official
To make a contract, card, or service continue for more time by paying or asking again.
Patrón de uso:
to renew [a document/service/contract]
Error frecuente:
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".
Sinónimos
extend (More general; does not always suggest a formal new period or payment, while "renew" usually does.)
Antónimos
cancel (To stop an agreement, document, or service instead of making it continue.)
Colocaciones
renew a subscription
|renew a contract
|renew a lease
|renew a passport
|renew a license
|renew a membership
Temas
business
|law
|daily life
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- You need to renew your passport at least six months before it expires.
- We decided not to renew the lease and are moving out next month.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I must renew my visa before it ends.
- She went online to renew her gym membership.
- 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.
Verbo
B2
action
2
start an activity again
To do something again after you stopped doing it for a time.
Patrón de uso:
to renew [talks/efforts/attacks]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
resume ("Resume" is more general and neutral; "renew" often sounds more formal or news-like and is common with talks, efforts, and attacks.)
Antónimos
halt (To stop something completely instead of starting it again.)
Colocaciones
renew negotiations
|renew efforts
|renew an attack
|renew talks
|renew pressure
|renew a campaign
Temas
work
|politics
|conflict
|communication
Ejemplos
- Peacekeepers called on both sides to renew negotiations.
- The government has renewed efforts to reduce air pollution in major cities.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The two countries will renew talks next week.
- After a short break, they renewed their efforts to find a solution.
- 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.
Verbo
B2
action
3
restore strength, freshness, or quality
To give something new strength or new life, like energy, hope, or interest.
Patrón de uso:
to renew [energy/hope/faith/interest]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
exhaust (To use up energy or strength so that nothing is left, the opposite of giving new strength.)
Colocaciones
renew energy
|renew strength
|renew hope
|renew faith
|renew interest
|renew a sense of purpose
Temas
emotions
|health
|religion
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- A week in the mountains really renewed my energy.
- The success of the project renewed her confidence in the team.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The holiday renewed my strength.
- Her kind words renewed his hope.
- The movie renewed my interest in history.
- Time with friends renewed her energy.
- The class renewed my love for reading.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
renew
AFI
GB/ɹɪnˈu/
US/ɹɪnˈu/
Sílabas y acento
re - new (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (new)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: renew
- 3rd Person Singular: renews
- Present Participle: renewing
- Past: renewed
Familia de palabras
Forms
renews
verb
renewing
verb
renewed
verb
Negative and opposite forms
non-renewable
adjective
Related words
renovate
verb B2
renovation
noun B2
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.