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To renovate or restore to a (former) good or healthy condition
“These old turf farms require a great deal of maintenance, and it has become difficult to find men who know how to cut the turf and stack it to renew the old walls.”
To give fresh life or strength to
“A change of scenery will recharge your batteries and renew your zest for life.”
To begin again or continue after a pause or interruption
“In addition, we must renew our coalition-building activities.”
To do, make, or perform again
“At the beginning of next year, I would hope that we can renew our efforts along these same lines.”
To say again
“We were communicating fairly well and I was about to renew my questions as to how he came to be here when the sensor alert sounded.”
To extend the period of validity of (a license, subscription, contract, etc.)
“Whether new members renew their memberships is related directly to how well they are satisfied.”
To replenish one's supply or stock of something
“The traveler may chance to find himself locked out of the world for weeks, unable to renew his supply of linen and dress.”
To strengthen or reaffirm in rank or position
To improve in state, especially from a previously bad condition
To make a marked change in the form, nature, or appearance of
To grant permission or approval again
To renew the terms of a loan
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