renew
/rɪˈnjuː/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈnuː/ (ame, ipa) · /ri-ˈnü -ˈnyü/ (ame, mw)
renew — verb
- renewpresent simple I / you / we / they
- renewshe / she / it
- renewedpast simple
- renewing-ing form
1. to make a document, contract, membership, or other agreement continue to stay le
to make a document, contract, membership, or other agreement continue to stay legally valid — for example, renewing a passport before a trip or renewing a lease on an apartment; also used when replacing old or worn-out parts to bring something back to good condition.
Padma renewed her passport online before the summer trip to Japan.
renew + passport (document renewal)
Kenji renewed his library books from his phone to avoid late fees.
renew + library book (borrowed item)
The landlord offered to renew Greta's lease for another twelve months.
The mechanic said the car's tires needed to be renewed after the long trip.
Isabela chose not to renew her gym membership when the fee increased.
- extend
Focuses on lengthening the time period rather than re-validating. You extend a deadline but renew a passport.
- replace
Used for putting something new in place of something old or broken, without the idea of official re-validation.
- restore
Brings something back to its original condition, often through repair work, not administrative re-validation.
文法句型
renew + noun phrase (document, contract, membership)
renew + noun phrase for + duration
用法筆記
Common objects include documents (passport, visa, license), contracts (lease, insurance), and memberships (library, gym). When used for replacing old parts, the passive voice is common (e.g. 'the brakes need to be renewed').
常見錯誤
2. to start doing something again after a pause or interruption, often with fresh e
to start doing something again after a pause or interruption, often with fresh energy — for example, renewing a search for survivors after a disaster, renewing a friendship by getting back in touch, or renewing a commitment to a goal.
After the earthquake, rescue teams renewed their search for survivors beneath the rubble.
renew + search (effort after interruption)
Talia renewed her friendship with an old classmate she met at a conference in Berlin.
renew + friendship (relationship)
The senator renewed her promise to improve healthcare funding during the campaign speech.
Adina renewed her attempts to learn guitar after a long break from music.
- resume
Slightly more formal; focuses on continuing after an interruption. You resume a meeting after a break.
- reopen
Used for investigations, debates, or cases that were closed. More specific than renew.
- reiterate
Means to say something again, often a position or demand. Narrower in scope than renew.
- recommence
Very formal synonym for 'begin again,' used in official or academic writing.
- abandon
To give up an effort, search, or attempt entirely.
- discontinue
To stop doing something, often permanently, especially in official contexts.
文法句型
renew + noun phrase (effort, search, promise, friendship)
renew + noun phrase (attack, debate) — often in news contexts
用法筆記
More formal than 'start again' or 'pick up again.' Common in news reports (renewed fighting, renewed attacks) and in contexts of personal relationships or commitments. The object is almost always an abstract noun — you cannot renew a person, only a relationship or connection with them.