renewal

/rɪˈnuːəl/
noun
  1. The act of extending the validity of something, such as a contract, license, subscription, or membership.
    • I received a notice about the renewal of my driver's license.
    • The magazine subscription renewal costs $20 per year.
    • Don't forget to submit your lease renewal before the end of the month.
  2. The process of restoring or revitalizing something, such as a building, area, or relationship.
    • The city's urban renewal project turned old warehouses into apartments.
    • Spring is a time of renewal for plants and animals.
    • They worked on the renewal of their friendship after years apart.
  3. The replacement or replenishment of a natural resource or supply.
    • The renewal of topsoil is a slow natural process.
    • Forest renewal after a fire can take decades.
    • Sustainable farming helps with the renewal of nutrients in the soil.
Antonyms