B2
rebuild vs renew vs renovate vs restore
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| rebuildverb/ˌriːˈbɪld/ | Meaning to build something again after it has been damaged, or to make something strong again | Goes with rebuild trust | Example It took him years to rebuild his life after the accident. |
| renewverb/rɪˈnuː/ | Meaning to make something valid for a further period of time, or to begin something again with new energy | Goes with renew a passport | Example I need to renew my passport before the trip in March. |
| renovateverb/ˈren.ə.veɪt/ | Meaning to repair and improve an old building or room so that it looks new | Goes with renovate a house | Example We spent six months renovating the kitchen before moving in. |
| restoreverb/rɪˈstɔːr/ | Meaning to bring something back to its earlier good condition, or to make something exist again | Goes with restore confidence | Example Power was restored to most homes a few hours after the storm. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Engineers worked all night to power to the city.