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self-renewal

self-renewal

1 6.4
The ability of a person, group, or cell to make new parts and stay active
  • noun
  • /sɛlf rɪˈnuːəl/
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  • Health is the capacity for self-renewal (Leopold, 1949/1966, p. 258).

And when you do that self renewal, you'll find yourself waking up the next day with some motivation and energy to go at it again.

Examples

  • There is self-renewal here as well as cooperation.

    Academic text (2006)
  • And when you do that self renewal, you'll find yourself waking up the next day with some motivation and energy to go at it again.

  • Focus for this group of white fathers might include identifying household responsibilities for early adolescents and finding time for self-renewal.

    Academic text (2006)
  • ICAIC continues to sustain its commitment to artistic risk-taking and a will to self-renewal.

    Academic text (1992)
  • The concept of self-renewal is crucial for maintaining our motivation and energy for future challenges.

  • Meditation can foster self-renewal by helping individuals recharge emotionally and mentally.

  • After a difficult period in his life, he experienced a profound sense of self-renewal and clarity.

Synonyms

renewal
vsself-renewal
73 3.5

Making something new or making it last longer

describes an internal, self-directed process to retain function
resurgence
vsself-renewal
39 6.6

A new rise in activity or interest after a quiet period

focuses on steady self-regeneration to maintain vitality rather than a spike
regeneration
vsself-renewal
19 5.8

Making something new and stronger after damage

focuses on an internal renewing process to keep function and relevance
revitalization
vsself-renewal
  • US
14 5.8

Making a place or community active and healthy again

focuses on steady internal regeneration to maintain usefulness
rejuvenation
vsself-renewal
13 5.4

To make a person or thing seem younger and fresher

applies more to internal maintenance of vitality than outward youthfulness
rebirth
vsself-renewal
12 5.3

A new start when life and energy return to someone or somewhere

describes gradual internal renewal to preserve function rather than a complete restart
reemergence
vsself-renewal
4 5.5

Something that comes back after being absent or inactive

stresses ongoing internal regeneration to keep relevance rather than mere return
reawakening
vsself-renewal
3 4.1

A return of activity or interest after a time of rest

centres on the subject renewing itself to sustain function over time
reestablishment
vsself-renewal
2 4.6

Making something exist or work again after it stopped

focuses on the subject renewing itself continuously to preserve vitality and role
reinvigoration
vsself-renewal
1 5.5

A return of energy and activity to a person or group

focuses more on a self-originating process to preserve ongoing vitality
new lease of life
vsself-renewal
  • UK
1 3.8

A fresh start that makes something lively and useful again

is specifically about self-driven renewal to maintain long term function
regenesis
vsself-renewal
1 8.8

A new beginning when something is made or starts again

highlights ongoing self-driven renewal rather than a single new creation
regeneracy
vsself-renewal
8.7

The process of becoming new or useful again after damage

emphasizes the subject renewing itself to maintain vitality or role
rejuvenescence
vsself-renewal
9.9

A return of youthful energy and new strength

is broader here, focusing on self-driven upkeep of function and relevance
reignition
vsself-renewal
6.7

A new rise of interest or activity after a quiet period

refers instead to ongoing self-maintenance to keep usefulness and vitality
palingenesia
vsself-renewal
  • Formal
9.9

A rebirth of the soul after a hard time

is broader here, highlighting practical internal renewal for function and relevance

Antonyms

100 3.5

Not caring for someone or something that needs care

How Renewing

rebirth
12 5.3
regeneration
  • Specialized
15 4.7
rejuvenation
13 5.4
self-renewal
1 6.4
restoration
98 3.4
to repair
365 1.0
maintenance
350 3.6

Surface Forms

self-renewal singular
self-renewals plural

Morphology

self-renewal = renewal (transparent) = self + renewal

Formed by productive prefixation of 'self-' to the noun 'renewal', yielding the straightforward meaning 'renewal of oneself'.

Etymology

Self-renewal starts with self ('oneself') and renew (from new, 'make new again'), so it literally means 'make yourself new again'. That's why self-renewal describes the process of regaining energy, skill, or strength to keep growing or working.