past and past participle
Someone made an official document, agreement, or paid service continue for another period.
She renewed her gym membership today.
The lease was renewed for another year.
American English
How to pronounce renewed
verb · adjectiveB1Common word
reeNOOD
/ɹiˈnud̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of renew
Renewed is used as both a past form and a past participle of renew, and it is also common as an adjective meaning fresh or strong again.
Someone made an official document, agreement, or paid service continue for another period.
What to listen for
Renewed is commonly pronounced /ɹɪˈnud̚/. You may also hear /ɹiˈnud̚/; both are correct.
Common pronunciation/ɹɪˈnud̚/
Also common/ɹiˈnud̚/
Meanings & examples
past and past participle
Someone made a feeling, relationship, activity, or effort strong or active again.
The break renewed my energy.
After the defeat, the team renewed its efforts.
adjective
It describes someone or something that has fresh energy, strength, or purpose again.
After a week off, I returned to work feeling renewed.
She approached the challenge with renewed confidence.
Useful expressions
to promise again to remain married
They renewed their vows on their tenth anniversary.
to try again with fresh energy
After the setback, we renewed our efforts.
to make people interested in something again
The documentary renewed interest in the old case.