5 letter words starting with RE

Rebar

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A steel rod used to reinforce concrete.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈriː.bɑr/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈriː.bɑː/

Origin and Usage: The word "rebar" is a shortened form of "reinforcing bar" and is used in the construction industry to refer to steel rods used to reinforce concrete structures. The use of rebar in construction dates back to the mid-19th century and has become a standard practice in modern construction.

Synonyms: Reinforcing steel, steel rebar, reinforcing rod, reinforcing bar.

Related Words: Steel, metal, alloy.

Example Sentences:

• They used rebar to reinforce the concrete foundation of the building.
• The construction workers installed the rebar before pouring the concrete for the walls.
• The engineer specified the size and spacing of the rebar required for the project.

Parts of Speech

Retch is a verb.

Definitions

To retch is to make the sound and movement of vomiting, but without actually vomiting. It can also mean to feel strong disgust or nausea.

Pronunciations

• US: /rɛtʃ/
• UK: /rɛtʃ/

Origin and Usage

The word retch comes from the Old English word hrǣcan, which means "to clear the throat." It has been used in English since the 14th century. Retch is often used to describe the physical act of vomiting or the feeling of nausea that often precedes vomiting. It is also used more broadly to describe feelings of disgust or revulsion.

Synonyms

• Vomit
• Heave
• Regurgitate
• Upchuck

Related Words

• Chert
• Crest
• Torch
• Trench
• Wretch

Example Sentences

• The smell made her retch.
• He retched and then vomited.
• The thought of eating the spoiled food made her retch.

Renew 1. Parts of Speech

Verb

2. Definitions

• To make something new again; to restore or refresh
• To extend the period of validity of something; to revalidate
• To replace or repair something that is worn out, broken, or damaged
• To begin again; to resume

3. Pronunciations

• US: /rɪˈnu/
• UK: /rɪˈnjuː/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "renew" comes from the Old French word "renoveler" which means "to renew, restore". It was first used in English in the 14th century. The word is commonly used in various contexts such as renewing a lease, renewing a passport, renewing a subscription, renewing ones energy, and renewing ones commitment.

5. Synonyms

• Revitalize
• Regenerate
• Refresh
• Renovate
• Rejuvenate

6. Related Words

• Renal
• Renig
• Renin
• Renal
• Rents

7. Example Sentences

• She needs to renew her drivers license before it expires.
• The company decided to renew its contract with the supplier.
• He renewed his commitment to his fitness routine.
• The city council voted to renew the parks lease for another five years.

Relay

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition: A relay is a device that receives and transmits electrical or other signals. As a verb, to relay means to pass something on from one person or thing to another.

Pronunciations: US: /rɪˈleɪ/; UK: /ˈriːleɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "relay" comes from the French word "relayer," which means to change horses. The word was first used in English in the 15th century to refer to the replacement of horses in a race. In the 19th century, the word began to be used to refer to the transfer of information or signals. Today, it is commonly used in both technical and everyday contexts.

Synonyms: Noun: transmitter, receiver, switch, connector. Verb: pass on, hand over, transfer, communicate.

Related Words: Laser, layer, early, relay, royal.

Example Sentences:

• The relay in the circuit is not functioning properly.
• She relayed the message to the rest of the team.
• The runners passed the baton in the relay race.
• The company uses a relay system to handle customer inquiries.

rewet

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to make something wet again

Pronunciation (US): /riˈwɛt/

Pronunciation (UK): /riːˈwɛt/

Origin and Usage: The word "rewet" is a combination of the prefix "re-" and the verb "wet." It was first used in the early 20th century and is still in use today.

Synonyms: rehydrate, remoisten, rehumidify

Related Words: sweat, sweet, tweet, greet, fleet

Example Sentences:

• The rain rewet the grass.
• She had to rewet the sponge before cleaning the counter.
• The swimmer had to rewet his goggles before jumping into the pool.