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How to pronounce renewing

verbB1Common word
rihNOOihng

/ɹɪˈnu.ɪŋ/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

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to make an official document, agreement, or paid service continue for another period

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Meanings & examples

verb

to make an official document, agreement, or paid service continue for another period

They renewed the lease for another year.

Remember to renew your passport before the trip.

Common phrases & grammar

renew a contract · renew a subscription · renew a passport · renew a license

renew + an official document, agreement, or service

renew + something + for + a period

verb

to make a feeling, relationship, activity, or effort strong or active again

The break renewed my energy.

The project renewed her interest in science.

Common phrases & grammar

renew interest in something · renew hope · renew efforts · renew a friendship

renew + a feeling, interest, relationship, or effort

renew + someone's + energy, hope, or interest

Useful expressions

renew your vows

to promise again to remain married

They renewed their vows on their tenth anniversary.

renew your efforts

to try again with fresh energy

After the setback, we renewed our efforts.

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