Renewed
rɪˈnjuːd
Definitions
Having been restored to a former state or condition; revived or replenished.
rɪˈnjuːd
Having been made new, restored, or revived.
The lease on the apartment was renewed.
💡 Simply: It's like when you refresh something. Think of your phone; you sometimes 'renew' the apps by updating them, making them new again. Or, when you get a good night's sleep, you feel renewed and ready for the day!
👶 For kids: It means to make something new again, like fixing a broken toy so it's good as new!
More Examples
After a long rest, he felt completely renewed.
The commitment to the project was renewed after a review.
How It's Used
"The company's contract was renewed for another year."
"She felt renewed after her vacation."
"The treaty was renewed after years of conflict."
From Middle English *renouen*, from Old French *renouer* ('to renew, restore'), from *re-* ('again') + *nouer* ('to tie, fasten'), from Latin *novus* ('new').
The term 'renewed' has been used in various contexts throughout history, from legal agreements to spiritual awakenings, always carrying the sense of restoration or revival.