Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Restored to a new or fresh condition; made new again: Describes something that has been revived, refreshed, or restored after a period of decline, exhaustion, or inactivity.
   • Taken up again; resumed: Describes an action, activity, or state that has been started again after an interruption.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • After a good night's sleep, she felt renewed energy for the day ahead.
  • The old building, after its renovation, had a renewed sense of grandeur.
  • The two countries entered into a renewed period of diplomatic talks.
  • With renewed interest, he picked up the book he had abandoned years ago.

Advanced Usage

• "with renewed vigor/enthusiasm/effort": A common collocation indicating starting something again with increased energy or determination.
  • The team attacked the second half of the game with renewed vigor.
• "a renewed sense of...": Used to describe a feeling (e.g., purpose, hope, confidence) that has been restored.
  • The successful launch gave the company a renewed sense of confidence.

Variants and Related Words

• Renew (verb): To make new again; to restore to freshness or vigor; to begin again.
  • He decided to renew his gym membership.
• Renewable (adjective): Capable of being renewed, especially in the context of resources or contracts.
  • Solar power is a renewable energy source.
• Renewal (noun): The act of renewing or the state of being renewed.
  • The contract is up for renewal next month.

Synonyms

• Revived: Restored to life, consciousness, or strength.
• Refreshed: Having regained strength or energy.
• Reinvigorated: Given new energy or strength.
• Resumed: Begun again after an interruption.

Antonyms

• Exhausted: Drained of strength or energy.
• Depleted: Reduced in quantity or resources.
• Terminated: Brought to an end.
• Worn-out: Damaged or weakened from use.

Adjective

1. restored to a new condition
   • felt renewed strength