renewPronunciation: /rɪˈnjuː/Translate renew | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of renew verb [with object] 1resume (an activity) after an interruption:the parents renewed their campaign to save the school re-establish (a relationship):he had renewed an acquaintance with MacAlister repeat (a statement):detectives renewed their appeal for witnesses to contact them 2 (usually as adjective renewed) give fresh life or strength to:she would face the future with renewed determination extend the period of validity of (a licence, subscription, or contract):her contract had not been renewed 3replace (something that is broken or worn out):a generator was replaced and filters were renewedDerivatives renewer noun renew in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of renew in the US English dictionary
