--- title: R — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 27 description: The 1025 words of the English dictionary under R, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/27/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / R # R — The English dictionary · page 27 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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[29](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/29/) [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/30/) … [55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/55/) **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.[↗](../../rendition/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A performance of a song, poem or piece…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A version or translation of something.[↗](../../rendition/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A version or translation of something.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal, law) Handing someone over to another country.[↗](../../rendition/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Handing someone over to another country.") *Example:* She sang a beautiful rendition of the national anthem.[↗](../../rendition/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She sang a beautiful rendition of the national…") · The band played a loud rendition of «Happy Birthday».[↗](../../rendition/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The band played a loud rendition of «Happy…") · His rendition of the poem made us laugh.[↗](../../rendition/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: His rendition of the poem made us laugh.") · This painting is a rendition of the old bridge.[↗](../../rendition/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: This painting is a rendition of the old…") · The choir's rendition was perfect.[↗](../../rendition/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The choir's rendition was perfect.") · Our class gave a funny rendition of the play.[↗](../../rendition/#x6 "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.[↗](../../rendition/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The expression בְּלִי[]מָה beli[-]mah can be understood as…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../rendition/#x7 "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.[↗](../../renew/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To make something last longer, like a library…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To start something again after a break.[↗](../../renew/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To start something again after a break.") *e.g.* "renew a friendship".[↗](../../renew/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'renew a friendship'.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To make something new or fresh again.[↗](../../renew/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To make something new or fresh again.") *e.g.* "renew the paint".[↗](../../renew/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: 'renew the paint'.") *Example:* I renewed my library book for two more weeks.[↗](../../renew/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I renewed my library book for two more…") · Mum needs to renew her passport.[↗](../../renew/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum needs to renew her passport.") · After the rest, we started again with renewed energy.[↗](../../renew/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: After the rest, we started again with renewed…") · The town renewed the old playground.[↗](../../renew/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The town renewed the old playground.") · You can renew books online.[↗](../../renew/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: You can renew books online.") · Wind and sunlight are renewable energy because they renew themselves.[↗](../../renew/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Wind and sunlight are renewable energy because they…") · They renewed their friendship after many years.[↗](../../renew/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: They renewed their friendship after many years.") · Discovering that he is not, he renews the pursuit.[↗](../../renew/#x8 "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.[↗](../../renew/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The Twenty-sixth Path is called the Renovating Intelligence,…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../renew/#x9 "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.[↗](../../renew/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: The Twenty-sixth Path is called the Renovating Intelligence,…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../renew/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887") · Create me a clean heart, O God; and renew a stedfast spirit within me.[↗](../../renew/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Create me a clean heart, O God; and…") (Writings PSA.51.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../renew/#x11 "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.'[↗](../../renew/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: My glory shall be fresh in me, and…") (Writings JOB.29.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../renew/#x12 "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.[↗](../../renew/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou sendest forth Thy spirit, they are created;…") (Writings PSA.104.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../renew/#x13 "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.[↗](../../renewable/#m1 "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.[↗](../../renewable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Renewable describes something, like a library card or…") *Example:* Wind and sunlight are renewable energy sources.[↗](../../renewable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Wind and sunlight are renewable energy sources.") · Coal is not renewable; one day it will run out.[↗](../../renewable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Coal is not renewable; one day it will…") · Solar panels turn renewable energy into electricity.[↗](../../renewable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Solar panels turn renewable energy into electricity.") · Wood can be renewable if new trees are planted.[↗](../../renewable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Wood can be renewable if new trees are…") · New Zealand makes lots of electricity from renewable hydro power.[↗](../../renewable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: New Zealand makes lots of electricity from renewable…") · Renewable energy causes less pollution.[↗](../../renewable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Renewable energy causes less pollution.") · My library card is renewable each year.[↗](../../renewable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: My library card is renewable each year.") · Wind farms produce renewable electricity.[↗](../../renewable/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Wind farms produce renewable electricity.") **renewal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Making something new, fresh or strong again.[↗](../../renewal/#m1 "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».[↗](../../renewal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Making an agreement, ticket or membership last longer:…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (church) Spiritual renewal.[↗](../../renewal/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Spiritual renewal.") *e.g.* Christians believe God renews people's hearts.[↗](../../renewal/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Christians believe God renews people's hearts.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Rebuilding and improving old parts of a town (urban renewal).[↗](../../renewal/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Rebuilding and improving old parts of a town…") *Example:* My library books are due for renewal.[↗](../../renewal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My library books are due for renewal.") · Mum sent off the passport renewal form.[↗](../../renewal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum sent off the passport renewal form.") · Spring brings renewal to the garden.[↗](../../renewal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Spring brings renewal to the garden.") · The town centre is going through renewal.[↗](../../renewal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The town centre is going through renewal.") · At Easter, Christians speak of new life and renewal.[↗](../../renewal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: At Easter, Christians speak of new life and…") · Our club membership is up for renewal next month.[↗](../../renewal/#x6 "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.[↗](../../renewal/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou wast wearied with the length of thy…") (Prophets ISA.57.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../renewal/#x7 "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.[↗](../../rennet/#m1 "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.[↗](../../rennet/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Vegetable or microbial rennet: a similar substance made…") *Example:* Cheesemakers add rennet to milk to make curds.[↗](../../rennet/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Cheesemakers add rennet to milk to make curds.") · Rennet makes the milk go thick and lumpy.[↗](../../rennet/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Rennet makes the milk go thick and lumpy.") · This cheese is made with vegetarian rennet.[↗](../../rennet/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: This cheese is made with vegetarian rennet.") · Traditional rennet comes from a calf's stomach.[↗](../../rennet/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Traditional rennet comes from a calf's stomach.") · The curds are pressed into cheese and the whey drains away.[↗](../../rennet/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The curds are pressed into cheese and the…") · Junket is a soft pudding made with milk and rennet.[↗](../../rennet/#x6 "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.[↗](../../renounce/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To say officially or publicly that you give…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To stop believing in or supporting something: «renounce violence».[↗](../../renounce/#m2 "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?».[↗](../../renounce/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To reject evil and sin; in baptism Christians…") *Example:* The king renounced the throne to marry the woman he loved.[↗](../../renounce/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The king renounced the throne to marry the…") · The group promised to renounce violence.[↗](../../renounce/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The group promised to renounce violence.") · At the baptism, the godparents renounced evil.[↗](../../renounce/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: At the baptism, the godparents renounced evil.") · She renounced her share of the money and gave it to charity.[↗](../../renounce/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She renounced her share of the money and…") · Monks renounce worldly possessions.[↗](../../renounce/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Monks renounce worldly possessions.") · He renounced his old bad habits.[↗](../../renounce/#x6 "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.[↗](../../renovate/#m1 "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.[↗](../../renovate/#m2 "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.[↗](../../renovate/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A renovated person can be someone restored to…") *Example:* They renovated the old farmhouse.[↗](../../renovate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: They renovated the old farmhouse.") · The swimming pool is closed while it is renovated.[↗](../../renovate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The swimming pool is closed while it is…") · Grandpa renovated an old rocking chair.[↗](../../renovate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa renovated an old rocking chair.") · The newly renovated library has comfy beanbags.[↗](../../renovate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The newly renovated library has comfy beanbags.") · It cost $5,000 to renovate the kitchen.[↗](../../renovate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: It cost $5,000 to renovate the kitchen.") · The council plans to renovate the playground.[↗](../../renovate/#x6 "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.[↗](../../renovate/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: He is then killed by his insidious adviser,…") **renown** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Fame and respect for doing something well.[↗](../../renown/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Fame and respect for doing something well.") *Example:* The knight won great renown in battle.[↗](../../renown/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The knight won great renown in battle.") · She is a scientist of world renown.[↗](../../renown/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She is a scientist of world renown.") · The town is of renown for its castle.[↗](../../renown/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The town is of renown for its castle.") · His paintings brought him renown.[↗](../../renown/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: His paintings brought him renown.") · The baker's renown spread across the valley.[↗](../../renown/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The baker's renown spread across the valley.") · Heroes of renown were remembered in songs.[↗](../../renown/#x6 "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.[↗](../../renown/#x7 "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)[↗](../../renown/#x8 "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.[↗](../../renown/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: But the time of its composition and the…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../renown/#x9 "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.[↗](../../renown/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And thy renown went forth among the nations…") (Prophets EZK.16.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../renown/#x10 "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.[↗](../../renown/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: But thou didst trust in thy beauty and…") (Prophets EZK.16.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../renown/#x11 "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.[↗](../../renown/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Yea, all the people of the land shall…") (Prophets EZK.39.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../renown/#x12 "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.[↗](../../rent/#m1 "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).[↗](../../rent/#m2 "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).[↗](../../rent/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To let someone use your property in return…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (old) A tear or split in cloth.[↗](../../rent/#m4 "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.[↗](../../rent/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Rent can also be the past tense of…") *Example:* We pay the rent every month.[↗](../../rent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We pay the rent every month.") · They rent a small flat in the city.[↗](../../rent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: They rent a small flat in the city.") · We rented bikes at the beach.[↗](../../rent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We rented bikes at the beach.") · The rent is 600 dollars a month.[↗](../../rent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The rent is 600 dollars a month.") · If three friends share a rent of 900 dollars, each pays 300.[↗](../../rent/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: If three friends share a rent of 900…") · Mr Lee rents out his garage.[↗](../../rent/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Mr Lee rents out his garage.") · The house is for rent.[↗](../../rent/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The house is for rent.") · We rented skates at the ice rink.[↗](../../rent/#x8 "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.[↗](../../rent/#x9 "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.[↗](../../rent/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And they rent their clothes, and laded every…") (Torah GEN.44.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rent/#x10 "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.[↗](../../rent/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And Jacob rent his garments, and put sackcloth…") (Torah GEN.37.34, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rent/#x11 "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.[↗](../../rent/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold,…") (Torah GEN.37.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rent/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.37.29, JPS 1917") · Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried: 'Treason, treason.'[↗](../../rent/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried: 'Treason,…") (Prophets 2KI.11.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rent/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.11.14, JPS 1917") · Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and said: 'Treason, treason.'[↗](../../rent/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and said: 'Treason,…") (Writings 2CH.23.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rent/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings 2CH.23.13, JPS 1917") · And these wine-skins, which we filled, were new; and, behold, they are rent.[↗](../../rent/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: And these wine-skins, which we filled, were new;…") (Prophets JOS.9.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rent/#x15 "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.[↗](../../rental/#m1 "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.[↗](../../rental/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Rental is the money you pay for this,…") *Example:* We picked up a rental car at the airport.[↗](../../rental/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We picked up a rental car at the…") · The bike rental costs £5 an hour.[↗](../../rental/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The bike rental costs £5 an hour.") · Our flat is a rental, so we can't paint the walls.[↗](../../rental/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Our flat is a rental, so we can't…") · The ski rental shop was very busy.[↗](../../rental/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The ski rental shop was very busy.") · We watched a film rental on the TV.[↗](../../rental/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We watched a film rental on the TV.") · (money) The rental agreement says no pets.[↗](../../rental/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: money The rental agreement says no pets.") · If a boat rental costs $12 per hour, three hours cost $36.[↗](../../rental/#x7 "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.[↗](../../renter/#m1 "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.[↗](../../renter/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A renter can also be someone who hires…") *Example:* We are renters, so our landlord fixes the boiler.[↗](../../renter/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We are renters, so our landlord fixes the…") · Many young people are renters because houses cost so much.[↗](../../renter/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Many young people are renters because houses cost…") · The renters must give a month's notice before they leave.[↗](../../renter/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The renters must give a month's notice before…") · (law) New laws protect renters from unfair evictions.[↗](../../renter/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: law New laws protect renters from unfair evictions.") · The bike shop asks every renter to wear a helmet.[↗](../../renter/#x5 "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.[↗](../../renter/#x6 "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.[↗](../../reopen/#m1 "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.[↗](../../reopen/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To reopen something like a case, question or…") *Example:* The swimming pool will reopen after the repairs.[↗](../../reopen/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The swimming pool will reopen after the repairs.") · School reopens on Monday after the holidays.[↗](../../reopen/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: School reopens on Monday after the holidays.") · The road reopened once the fallen tree was moved.[↗](../../reopen/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The road reopened once the fallen tree was…") · The café reopened under a new owner.[↗](../../reopen/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The café reopened under a new owner.") · Don't reopen that argument again\![↗](../../reopen/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't reopen that argument again!") · The police reopened the old case.[↗](../../reopen/#x6 "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.[↗](../../reorganise/#m1 "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.[↗](../../reorganise/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To reorganise a group, like a school or…") *Example:* Let's reorganise the books by colour.[↗](../../reorganise/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Let's reorganise the books by colour.") · The teacher reorganised the class into groups of four.[↗](../../reorganise/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher reorganised the class into groups of…") · We reorganised the data into a bar chart.[↗](../../reorganise/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We reorganised the data into a bar chart.") · Mum reorganised the kitchen cupboards.[↗](../../reorganise/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum reorganised the kitchen cupboards.") · The school reorganised the timetable.[↗](../../reorganise/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The school reorganised the timetable.") · 24 children were reorganised into 6 groups, so each group has 4.[↗](../../reorganise/#x6 "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.[↗](../../rep/#m1 "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.[↗](../../rep/#m2 "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.[↗](../../rep/#m3 "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.[↗](../../rep/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Rep is short for reputation: he has a…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (informal) Rep is short for repertory theatre.[↗](../../rep/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Rep is short for repertory theatre.") *Example:* I was voted class rep this year.[↗](../../rep/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I was voted class rep this year.") · The school council reps met the head teacher.[↗](../../rep/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The school council reps met the head teacher.") · Do three sets of ten reps.[↗](../../rep/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Do three sets of ten reps.") · A sales rep came to show the new books.[↗](../../rep/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A sales rep came to show the new…") · (slang) He's got a rep for being late.[↗](../../rep/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: slang He's got a rep for being late.") · Our rep asked for more benches in the playground.[↗](../../rep/#x6 "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.[↗](../../repaint/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To repaint something is to paint it again,…") *Example:* We repainted the fence white.[↗](../../repaint/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We repainted the fence white.") · The classroom door was repainted in blue.[↗](../../repaint/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The classroom door was repainted in blue.") · My bike was scratched, so I repainted it.[↗](../../repaint/#x3 "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.[↗](../../repaint/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: One tin covers 10 square metres; we need…") · The lines on the playground were repainted.[↗](../../repaint/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The lines on the playground were repainted.") · They are repainting the bridge.[↗](../../repaint/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: They are repainting the bridge.") **repair** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To repair is to fix something that is broken or damaged.[↗](../../repair/#m1 "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.[↗](../../repair/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A repair is the work of fixing, or…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «In good repair» means in good condition.[↗](../../repair/#m3 "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.[↗](../../repair/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To repair to a place means to go…") *Example:* He repairs 4 bikes a day.[↗](../../repair/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He repairs 4 bikes a day.") · The repair costs 25 dollars.[↗](../../repair/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The repair costs 25 dollars.") · Workers repaired 300 m of road.[↗](../../repair/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Workers repaired 300 m of road.") · How much road is left to repair?[↗](../../repair/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: How much road is left to repair?") · Dad repaired the puncture in my tyre.[↗](../../repair/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad repaired the puncture in my tyre.") · The road is closed for repairs.[↗](../../repair/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The road is closed for repairs.") · My old teddy was beyond repair.[↗](../../repair/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: My old teddy was beyond repair.") · Repairing things instead of buying new ones saves money and waste.[↗](../../repair/#x8 "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.[↗](../../repair/#x9 "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)[↗](../../repair/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh repaired.…") · And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.[↗](../../repair/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And next unto them repaired Zadok the son…") (Writings NEH.3.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../repair/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings NEH.3.4, JPS 1917") · Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths.[↗](../../repair/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of…") (Writings NEH.3.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../repair/#x12 "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.[↗](../../reparation/#m1 "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».[↗](../../reparation/#m2 "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.[↗](../../reparation/#m3 "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.[↗](../../reparation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He made reparation by mowing the lawn of…") · After the war the country had to pay reparations.[↗](../../reparation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: After the war the country had to pay…") · Saying sorry is a start, but reparation means fixing it too.[↗](../../reparation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Saying sorry is a start, but reparation means…") · The company paid reparation to the families who were harmed.[↗](../../reparation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The company paid reparation to the families who…") · In the story the thief returned the gold as reparation.[↗](../../reparation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the story the thief returned the gold…") · Making reparation can help heal friendships.[↗](../../reparation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Making reparation can help heal friendships.") 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