re‧new‧al /rɪˈnjuːəl $ -ˈnuː-/
noun [singular, uncountable] [
Word Family: adjective:
new,
renewable,
renewed,
newsy;
noun:
news,
renewal;
verb:
renew;
adverb:
newly]
1. when an activity, situation, or process begins again after a period when it had stopped
renewal of
a renewal of the recent conflict Spring is a time of renewal.2. when you make an agreement or official document continue for a further period of time after it ends
renewal of the renewal of our annual licence Mark’s contract comes up for renewal at the end of this year.3. inner city/urban renewal when the poor areas of towns are improved by making new jobs, industries, homes etc
[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲