📖 R — The English dictionary · page 27

rendition — Everyday, meaning 1: A performance of a song, poem or piece of music, or the way it is done: a lovely rendition of the anthem.↗tree and pragmatics of: A performance of a song, poem or piece… Everyday, meaning 2: A version or translation of something.↗tree and pragmatics of: A version or translation of something. Everyday, meaning 3: (formal, law) Handing someone over to another country.↗tree and pragmatics of: Handing someone over to another country. Example: She sang a beautiful rendition of the national anthem.↗tree and pragmatics of: She sang a beautiful rendition of the national… · The band played a loud rendition of «Happy Birthday».↗tree and pragmatics of: The band played a loud rendition of «Happy… · His rendition of the poem made us laugh.↗tree and pragmatics of: His rendition of the poem made us laugh. · This painting is a rendition of the old bridge.↗tree and pragmatics of: This painting is a rendition of the old… · The choir's rendition was perfect.↗tree and pragmatics of: The choir's rendition was perfect. · Our class gave a funny rendition of the play.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our class gave a funny rendition of the… · The expression בְּלִי[]מָה beli[-]mah can be understood as either one word or two, with both readings being plausible and perhaps intended, and manuscripts commonly varying between the one- and two-word renditions.↗tree and pragmatics of: The expression בְּלִי[]מָה beli[-]mah can be understood as… (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)↗tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation

renew — Everyday, meaning 1: To make something last longer, like a library book loan, a passport or a subscription.↗tree and pragmatics of: To make something last longer, like a library… Everyday, meaning 2: To start something again after a break.↗tree and pragmatics of: To start something again after a break. e.g. "renew a friendship".↗tree and pragmatics of: 'renew a friendship'. Everyday, meaning 3: To make something new or fresh again.↗tree and pragmatics of: To make something new or fresh again. e.g. "renew the paint".↗tree and pragmatics of: 'renew the paint'. Example: I renewed my library book for two more weeks.↗tree and pragmatics of: I renewed my library book for two more… · Mum needs to renew her passport.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum needs to renew her passport. · After the rest, we started again with renewed energy.↗tree and pragmatics of: After the rest, we started again with renewed… · The town renewed the old playground.↗tree and pragmatics of: The town renewed the old playground. · You can renew books online.↗tree and pragmatics of: You can renew books online. · Wind and sunlight are renewable energy because they renew themselves.↗tree and pragmatics of: Wind and sunlight are renewable energy because they… · They renewed their friendship after many years.↗tree and pragmatics of: They renewed their friendship after many years. · Discovering that he is not, he renews the pursuit.↗tree and pragmatics of: Discovering that he is not, he renews the… · The Twenty-sixth Path is called the Renovating Intelligence, because the Holy God renews by it all the changing things which are renewed by the creation of the world.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Twenty-sixth Path is called the Renovating Intelligence,… (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)↗tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893 · The Twenty-sixth Path is called the Renovating Intelligence, because the Holy God (blessed be He) renews by it, all the changing things which are renewed by the creation of the world.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Twenty-sixth Path is called the Renovating Intelligence,… (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)↗tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887 · Create me a clean heart, O God; and renew a stedfast spirit within me.↗tree and pragmatics of: Create me a clean heart, O God; and… (Writings PSA.51.12, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.51.12, JPS 1917 · My glory shall be fresh in me, and my bow shall be renewed in my hand.'↗tree and pragmatics of: My glory shall be fresh in me, and… (Writings JOB.29.20, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.29.20, JPS 1917 · Thou sendest forth Thy spirit, they are created; and Thou renewest the face of the earth.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thou sendest forth Thy spirit, they are created;… (Writings PSA.104.30, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.104.30, JPS 1917

renewable — Everyday, meaning 1: Renewable describes energy or a resource that is not used up because nature replaces it, like sunlight, wind and moving water.↗tree and pragmatics of: Renewable describes energy or a resource that is… Everyday, meaning 2: Renewable describes something, like a library card or a contract, that can be made to last longer by renewing it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Renewable describes something, like a library card or… Example: Wind and sunlight are renewable energy sources.↗tree and pragmatics of: Wind and sunlight are renewable energy sources. · Coal is not renewable; one day it will run out.↗tree and pragmatics of: Coal is not renewable; one day it will… · Solar panels turn renewable energy into electricity.↗tree and pragmatics of: Solar panels turn renewable energy into electricity. · Wood can be renewable if new trees are planted.↗tree and pragmatics of: Wood can be renewable if new trees are… · New Zealand makes lots of electricity from renewable hydro power.↗tree and pragmatics of: New Zealand makes lots of electricity from renewable… · Renewable energy causes less pollution.↗tree and pragmatics of: Renewable energy causes less pollution. · My library card is renewable each year.↗tree and pragmatics of: My library card is renewable each year. · Wind farms produce renewable electricity.↗tree and pragmatics of: Wind farms produce renewable electricity.

renewal — Everyday, meaning 1: Making something new, fresh or strong again.↗tree and pragmatics of: Making something new, fresh or strong again. Everyday, meaning 2: Making an agreement, ticket or membership last longer: «library book renewal».↗tree and pragmatics of: Making an agreement, ticket or membership last longer:… Everyday, meaning 3: (church) Spiritual renewal.↗tree and pragmatics of: Spiritual renewal. e.g. Christians believe God renews people's hearts.↗tree and pragmatics of: Christians believe God renews people's hearts. Everyday, meaning 4: Rebuilding and improving old parts of a town (urban renewal).↗tree and pragmatics of: Rebuilding and improving old parts of a town… Example: My library books are due for renewal.↗tree and pragmatics of: My library books are due for renewal. · Mum sent off the passport renewal form.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum sent off the passport renewal form. · Spring brings renewal to the garden.↗tree and pragmatics of: Spring brings renewal to the garden. · The town centre is going through renewal.↗tree and pragmatics of: The town centre is going through renewal. · At Easter, Christians speak of new life and renewal.↗tree and pragmatics of: At Easter, Christians speak of new life and… · Our club membership is up for renewal next month.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our club membership is up for renewal next… · Thou wast wearied with the length of thy way; yet saidst thou not: 'There is no hope'; thou didst find a renewal of thy strength, therefore thou wast not affected.↗tree and pragmatics of: Thou wast wearied with the length of thy… (Prophets ISA.57.10, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.57.10, JPS 1917

rennet — Everyday, meaning 1: A substance, traditionally from a calf's stomach, used to make milk curdle (go thick and lumpy) when making cheese.↗tree and pragmatics of: A substance, traditionally from a calf's stomach, used… Everyday, meaning 2: Vegetable or microbial rennet: a similar substance made from plants or microbes, used for vegetarian cheese.↗tree and pragmatics of: Vegetable or microbial rennet: a similar substance made… Example: Cheesemakers add rennet to milk to make curds.↗tree and pragmatics of: Cheesemakers add rennet to milk to make curds. · Rennet makes the milk go thick and lumpy.↗tree and pragmatics of: Rennet makes the milk go thick and lumpy. · This cheese is made with vegetarian rennet.↗tree and pragmatics of: This cheese is made with vegetarian rennet. · Traditional rennet comes from a calf's stomach.↗tree and pragmatics of: Traditional rennet comes from a calf's stomach. · The curds are pressed into cheese and the whey drains away.↗tree and pragmatics of: The curds are pressed into cheese and the… · Junket is a soft pudding made with milk and rennet.↗tree and pragmatics of: Junket is a soft pudding made with milk…

renounce — Everyday, meaning 1: To say officially or publicly that you give up a right, title or claim.↗tree and pragmatics of: To say officially or publicly that you give… Everyday, meaning 2: To stop believing in or supporting something: «renounce violence».↗tree and pragmatics of: To stop believing in or supporting something: «renounce… Everyday, meaning 3: (church) To reject evil and sin; in baptism Christians are asked «Do you renounce evil?».↗tree and pragmatics of: To reject evil and sin; in baptism Christians… Example: The king renounced the throne to marry the woman he loved.↗tree and pragmatics of: The king renounced the throne to marry the… · The group promised to renounce violence.↗tree and pragmatics of: The group promised to renounce violence. · At the baptism, the godparents renounced evil.↗tree and pragmatics of: At the baptism, the godparents renounced evil. · She renounced her share of the money and gave it to charity.↗tree and pragmatics of: She renounced her share of the money and… · Monks renounce worldly possessions.↗tree and pragmatics of: Monks renounce worldly possessions. · He renounced his old bad habits.↗tree and pragmatics of: He renounced his old bad habits.

renovate — Everyday, meaning 1: To renovate a building is to repair it and make it look new and in good condition again.↗tree and pragmatics of: To renovate a building is to repair it… Everyday, meaning 2: To renovate something old, like furniture, is to fix it up.↗tree and pragmatics of: To renovate something old, like furniture, is to… Everyday, meaning 3: A renovated person can be someone restored to a former position or power.↗tree and pragmatics of: A renovated person can be someone restored to… Example: They renovated the old farmhouse.↗tree and pragmatics of: They renovated the old farmhouse. · The swimming pool is closed while it is renovated.↗tree and pragmatics of: The swimming pool is closed while it is… · Grandpa renovated an old rocking chair.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa renovated an old rocking chair. · The newly renovated library has comfy beanbags.↗tree and pragmatics of: The newly renovated library has comfy beanbags. · It cost $5,000 to renovate the kitchen.↗tree and pragmatics of: It cost $5,000 to renovate the kitchen. · The council plans to renovate the playground.↗tree and pragmatics of: The council plans to renovate the playground. · He is then killed by his insidious adviser, who usurps his throne, pretending to be the renovated monarch.↗tree and pragmatics of: He is then killed by his insidious adviser,…

renown — Everyday, meaning 1: Fame and respect for doing something well.↗tree and pragmatics of: Fame and respect for doing something well. Example: The knight won great renown in battle.↗tree and pragmatics of: The knight won great renown in battle. · She is a scientist of world renown.↗tree and pragmatics of: She is a scientist of world renown. · The town is of renown for its castle.↗tree and pragmatics of: The town is of renown for its castle. · His paintings brought him renown.↗tree and pragmatics of: His paintings brought him renown. · The baker's renown spread across the valley.↗tree and pragmatics of: The baker's renown spread across the valley. · Heroes of renown were remembered in songs.↗tree and pragmatics of: Heroes of renown were remembered in songs. · For, beside a great many other accomplishments, this young man was renowned for his admirable poetry.↗tree and pragmatics of: For, beside a great many other accomplishments, this… · and they rose up in face of Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty men; they were princes of the congregation, the elect men of the assembly, men of renown; (Torah NUM.16.2, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: and they rose up in face of Moses,… · But the time of its composition and the name of its author have not yet been ascertained, despite of the most elaborate researches of renowned archaeologists.↗tree and pragmatics of: But the time of its composition and the… (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)↗tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877 · And thy renown went forth among the nations for thy beauty; for it was perfect, through My splendour which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord GOD.↗tree and pragmatics of: And thy renown went forth among the nations… (Prophets EZK.16.14, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.16.14, JPS 1917 · But thou didst trust in thy beauty and play the harlot because of thy renown, and didst pour out thy harlotries on every one that passed by; his it was.↗tree and pragmatics of: But thou didst trust in thy beauty and… (Prophets EZK.16.15, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.16.15, JPS 1917 · Yea, all the people of the land shall bury them, and it shall be to them a renown; in the day that I shall be glorified, saith the Lord GOD.↗tree and pragmatics of: Yea, all the people of the land shall… (Prophets EZK.39.13, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.39.13, JPS 1917

rent — Everyday, meaning 1: Money paid regularly to use a house, flat, room or land that belongs to someone else.↗tree and pragmatics of: Money paid regularly to use a house, flat,… Everyday, meaning 2: To pay to use something that belongs to someone else for a time (rent a flat, rent a bike).↗tree and pragmatics of: To pay to use something that belongs to… Everyday, meaning 3: To let someone use your property in return for money (rent out).↗tree and pragmatics of: To let someone use your property in return… Everyday, meaning 4: (old) A tear or split in cloth.↗tree and pragmatics of: A tear or split in cloth. Everyday, meaning 5: Rent can also be the past tense of rend, meaning tore something into pieces.↗tree and pragmatics of: Rent can also be the past tense of… Example: We pay the rent every month.↗tree and pragmatics of: We pay the rent every month. · They rent a small flat in the city.↗tree and pragmatics of: They rent a small flat in the city. · We rented bikes at the beach.↗tree and pragmatics of: We rented bikes at the beach. · The rent is 600 dollars a month.↗tree and pragmatics of: The rent is 600 dollars a month. · If three friends share a rent of 900 dollars, each pays 300.↗tree and pragmatics of: If three friends share a rent of 900… · Mr Lee rents out his garage.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mr Lee rents out his garage. · The house is for rent.↗tree and pragmatics of: The house is for rent. · We rented skates at the ice rink.↗tree and pragmatics of: We rented skates at the ice rink. · I threw myself on the ground and rent my clothes and tore my hair with sorrow.↗tree and pragmatics of: I threw myself on the ground and rent… · And they rent their clothes, and laded every man his ass, and returned to the city.↗tree and pragmatics of: And they rent their clothes, and laded every… (Torah GEN.44.13, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.44.13, JPS 1917 · And Jacob rent his garments, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.↗tree and pragmatics of: And Jacob rent his garments, and put sackcloth… (Torah GEN.37.34, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.37.34, JPS 1917 · And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes.↗tree and pragmatics of: And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold,… (Torah GEN.37.29, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.37.29, JPS 1917 · Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried: 'Treason, treason.'↗tree and pragmatics of: Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried: 'Treason,… (Prophets 2KI.11.14, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.11.14, JPS 1917 · Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and said: 'Treason, treason.'↗tree and pragmatics of: Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and said: 'Treason,… (Writings 2CH.23.13, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings 2CH.23.13, JPS 1917 · And these wine-skins, which we filled, were new; and, behold, they are rent.↗tree and pragmatics of: And these wine-skins, which we filled, were new;… (Prophets JOS.9.13, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JOS.9.13, JPS 1917

rental — Everyday, meaning 1: A rental is something you pay to use for a time, like a car, flat or bike, but do not own.↗tree and pragmatics of: A rental is something you pay to use… Everyday, meaning 2: Rental is the money you pay for this, or the act of renting.↗tree and pragmatics of: Rental is the money you pay for this,… Example: We picked up a rental car at the airport.↗tree and pragmatics of: We picked up a rental car at the… · The bike rental costs £5 an hour.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bike rental costs £5 an hour. · Our flat is a rental, so we can't paint the walls.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our flat is a rental, so we can't… · The ski rental shop was very busy.↗tree and pragmatics of: The ski rental shop was very busy. · We watched a film rental on the TV.↗tree and pragmatics of: We watched a film rental on the TV. · (money) The rental agreement says no pets.↗tree and pragmatics of: money The rental agreement says no pets. · If a boat rental costs $12 per hour, three hours cost $36.↗tree and pragmatics of: If a boat rental costs $12 per hour,…

renter — Everyday, meaning 1: A renter is a person who pays money to live in a house or flat, or to use something, that belongs to someone else.↗tree and pragmatics of: A renter is a person who pays money… Everyday, meaning 2: A renter can also be someone who hires a car or other item for a short time.↗tree and pragmatics of: A renter can also be someone who hires… Example: We are renters, so our landlord fixes the boiler.↗tree and pragmatics of: We are renters, so our landlord fixes the… · Many young people are renters because houses cost so much.↗tree and pragmatics of: Many young people are renters because houses cost… · The renters must give a month's notice before they leave.↗tree and pragmatics of: The renters must give a month's notice before… · (law) New laws protect renters from unfair evictions.↗tree and pragmatics of: law New laws protect renters from unfair evictions. · The bike shop asks every renter to wear a helmet.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bike shop asks every renter to wear… · If a renter pays £800 a month, they pay £9,600 in a year.↗tree and pragmatics of: If a renter pays £800 a month, they…

reopen — Everyday, meaning 1: To reopen is to open again after being closed.↗tree and pragmatics of: To reopen is to open again after being… Everyday, meaning 2: To reopen something like a case, question or argument is to start dealing with it again.↗tree and pragmatics of: To reopen something like a case, question or… Example: The swimming pool will reopen after the repairs.↗tree and pragmatics of: The swimming pool will reopen after the repairs. · School reopens on Monday after the holidays.↗tree and pragmatics of: School reopens on Monday after the holidays. · The road reopened once the fallen tree was moved.↗tree and pragmatics of: The road reopened once the fallen tree was… · The café reopened under a new owner.↗tree and pragmatics of: The café reopened under a new owner. · Don't reopen that argument again!↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't reopen that argument again! · The police reopened the old case.↗tree and pragmatics of: The police reopened the old case.

reorganise — Everyday, meaning 1: To reorganise something is to arrange or plan it in a new and usually better way.↗tree and pragmatics of: To reorganise something is to arrange or plan… Everyday, meaning 2: To reorganise a group, like a school or company, is to change how it is run.↗tree and pragmatics of: To reorganise a group, like a school or… Example: Let's reorganise the books by colour.↗tree and pragmatics of: Let's reorganise the books by colour. · The teacher reorganised the class into groups of four.↗tree and pragmatics of: The teacher reorganised the class into groups of… · We reorganised the data into a bar chart.↗tree and pragmatics of: We reorganised the data into a bar chart. · Mum reorganised the kitchen cupboards.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum reorganised the kitchen cupboards. · The school reorganised the timetable.↗tree and pragmatics of: The school reorganised the timetable. · 24 children were reorganised into 6 groups, so each group has 4.↗tree and pragmatics of: 24 children were reorganised into 6 groups, so…

rep — Everyday, meaning 1: (informal) A rep is short for a representative: a person chosen to speak or act for a group, like a class rep or a school council rep.↗tree and pragmatics of: A rep is short for a representative: a… Everyday, meaning 2: (informal) A rep is a salesperson who visits customers for a company: a sales rep.↗tree and pragmatics of: A rep is a salesperson who visits customers… Everyday, meaning 3: (informal) In exercise, a rep (repetition) is doing a movement once: ten reps of sit-ups.↗tree and pragmatics of: In exercise, a rep repetition is doing a… Everyday, meaning 4: (slang) Rep is short for reputation: he has a rep for being funny.↗tree and pragmatics of: Rep is short for reputation: he has a… Everyday, meaning 5: (informal) Rep is short for repertory theatre.↗tree and pragmatics of: Rep is short for repertory theatre. Example: I was voted class rep this year.↗tree and pragmatics of: I was voted class rep this year. · The school council reps met the head teacher.↗tree and pragmatics of: The school council reps met the head teacher. · Do three sets of ten reps.↗tree and pragmatics of: Do three sets of ten reps. · A sales rep came to show the new books.↗tree and pragmatics of: A sales rep came to show the new… · (slang) He's got a rep for being late.↗tree and pragmatics of: slang He's got a rep for being late. · Our rep asked for more benches in the playground.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our rep asked for more benches in the…

repaint — Everyday, meaning 1: To repaint something is to paint it again, usually in a new colour or because the old paint is worn.↗tree and pragmatics of: To repaint something is to paint it again,… Example: We repainted the fence white.↗tree and pragmatics of: We repainted the fence white. · The classroom door was repainted in blue.↗tree and pragmatics of: The classroom door was repainted in blue. · My bike was scratched, so I repainted it.↗tree and pragmatics of: My bike was scratched, so I repainted it. · One tin covers 10 square metres; we need 3 tins to repaint a 30 square metre wall.↗tree and pragmatics of: One tin covers 10 square metres; we need… · The lines on the playground were repainted.↗tree and pragmatics of: The lines on the playground were repainted. · They are repainting the bridge.↗tree and pragmatics of: They are repainting the bridge.

repair — Everyday, meaning 1: To repair is to fix something that is broken or damaged.↗tree and pragmatics of: To repair is to fix something that is… Everyday, meaning 2: A repair is the work of fixing, or the place that was fixed.↗tree and pragmatics of: A repair is the work of fixing, or… Everyday, meaning 3: «In good repair» means in good condition.↗tree and pragmatics of: «In good repair» means in good condition. Everyday, meaning 4: To repair to a place means to go there, especially in a formal way.↗tree and pragmatics of: To repair to a place means to go… Example: He repairs 4 bikes a day.↗tree and pragmatics of: He repairs 4 bikes a day. · The repair costs 25 dollars.↗tree and pragmatics of: The repair costs 25 dollars. · Workers repaired 300 m of road.↗tree and pragmatics of: Workers repaired 300 m of road. · How much road is left to repair?↗tree and pragmatics of: How much road is left to repair? · Dad repaired the puncture in my tyre.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad repaired the puncture in my tyre. · The road is closed for repairs.↗tree and pragmatics of: The road is closed for repairs. · My old teddy was beyond repair.↗tree and pragmatics of: My old teddy was beyond repair. · Repairing things instead of buying new ones saves money and waste.↗tree and pragmatics of: Repairing things instead of buying new ones saves… · Polynices now repaired to Argos, where he arrived in the dead of night.↗tree and pragmatics of: Polynices now repaired to Argos, where he arrived… · After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh repaired. — (Writings NEH.3.25, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh repaired.… · And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.↗tree and pragmatics of: And next unto them repaired Zadok the son… (Writings NEH.3.4, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings NEH.3.4, JPS 1917 · Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths.↗tree and pragmatics of: Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of… (Writings NEH.3.8, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings NEH.3.8, JPS 1917

reparation — Everyday, meaning 1: Doing something or paying something to make up for a wrong or damage you caused.↗tree and pragmatics of: Doing something or paying something to make up… Everyday, meaning 2: (law, history) Money a country or company must pay after a war or a wrong to help those who were harmed: «war reparations».↗tree and pragmatics of: Money a country or company must pay after… Everyday, meaning 3: (church) Christians speak of making reparation for sin: making amends after confession.↗tree and pragmatics of: Christians speak of making reparation for sin: making… Example: He made reparation by mowing the lawn of the neighbour whose window he broke.↗tree and pragmatics of: He made reparation by mowing the lawn of… · After the war the country had to pay reparations.↗tree and pragmatics of: After the war the country had to pay… · Saying sorry is a start, but reparation means fixing it too.↗tree and pragmatics of: Saying sorry is a start, but reparation means… · The company paid reparation to the families who were harmed.↗tree and pragmatics of: The company paid reparation to the families who… · In the story the thief returned the gold as reparation.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the story the thief returned the gold… · Making reparation can help heal friendships.↗tree and pragmatics of: Making reparation can help heal friendships.