Meaning & use

renewal

noun·Academic

The act of extending, restoring, or resuming something that had expired or lapsed.

See it in a sentence

The lease is up for renewal next month, so we need to decide whether to stay.

Spring often brings a feeling of renewal and fresh energy.

A note on using this word

"Renewal" applies both to formal agreements, like contracts and subscriptions, and to abstract feelings of hope or vitality.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

expiration

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