renewal
noun/rɪˈnjuːəl/
/rɪˈnuːəl/
[uncountable, countable]- renewal (of something) a situation in which something begins again after it stopped or was interrupted
- a renewal of interest in traditional teaching methods
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- the act of making a contract, etc. legally acceptable for a further period of time after it has finished
- The lease comes up for renewal at the end of the month.
- the renewal date
Extra Examples- Her contract is coming up for renewal in the autumn.
- You can contact us at the number shown on your last renewal notice.
- to obtain a renewal of the certificate
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- annual
- automatic
- contract
- …
- seek
- apply for
- be due for
- …
- date
- notice
- fee
- …
- a situation in which something is replaced, improved or made more successful
- economic renewal
- urban renewal (= the act of improving the buildings, etc. in a particular area)
Extra Examples- They felt the need to bring about a renewal of society.
- an urban renewal programme in the city centre
- to seek spiritual renewal
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- cultural
- economic
- national
- …
- seek
- bring
- bring about
- …
- programme/program
- project
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