Another word for renew
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Verb
To make new or as if new again
Idioms:To begin or go on after an interruption
See also:To impart renewed energy and strength to (a person)
To rouse from a state of inactivity or quiescence
See also:To bring back into existence or use
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Another word for renew
Verb
To make new or as if new
See also:To repeat
Synonym Study
- Rejuvenate implies a restoring of youthful appearance, vigor, etc. I felt rejuvenated after the heart surgery
- Refresh implies a restoring of depleted strength, vigor, etc. by furnishing something needed a refreshing sleep
- To restore is to bring back to an original or unimpaired condition after exhaustion, illness, dilapidation, etc. to restore paintings damaged in the flood
- To renovate is to clean up, replace or repair worn parts, etc. so as to bring back to good condition to renovate an old apartment
- Renew , the broadest term here, implies making new, fresh, or strong again by replacing or revitalizing what is old, worn, exhausted, etc. to renew a stock of goods, with renewed faith
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