renewal

/rɪˈnuəl/

/rɪˈnuəl/

Other forms: renewals

Renewal is the act or process of restoring or reviving something, giving it a fresh burst of life. It could be a forest regrowing after a fire, or a person finding new energy after a good rest.

The word renewal comes from the idea of making something "new again." In nature, spring is often seen as a time of renewal, when trees sprout fresh leaves, flowers bloom, and warming temperatures lift people's spirits. Societal renewal can involve refocusing on founding principles and ideals. Urban renewal can include updating community parks, rebuilding roads, and renovating buildings, bringing new life to a city. More simply, a renewal might be an official continuation of an expired contract, law, or subscription.

Definitions of renewal

1. noun

   the act of renewing
   types:

   self-renewal

   the act of renewing yourself (or itself)

   type of:

   repeating, repetition

   the act of doing or performing again
2. noun

   filling again by supplying what has been used up
   synonyms: refilling, replacement, replenishment

   type of:

   filling

   flow into something (as a container)
3. noun

   the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
   synonyms: reclamation, rehabilitation

   types:

   re-afforestation, reforestation

   the restoration (replanting) of a forest that had been reduced by fire or cutting

   urban renewal

   the clearing and rebuilding and redevelopment of urban slums

   type of:

   restoration

   the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state