5 letter words starting with REN

renal

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definitions: relating to the kidneys

Pronunciations: US: /ˈriːnəl/, UK: /ˈriːn(ə)l/

Origin and Usage: The word "renal" originated from the Latin word "renalis" which means "of the kidneys". It has been used in the English language since the mid-17th century to describe anything related to the kidneys.

Synonyms: kidney, nephritic, nephrotic

Related Words: renal, kneel, learn, panel, clean

Example Sentences:

• The patient was diagnosed with renal failure.
• The doctor ordered a renal ultrasound to check the patients kidneys.
• The renal department at the hospital specializes in treating kidney diseases.

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "rends": rends

Parts of Speech: verb

Definitions:

• To tear apart forcibly; to rip apart.
• To separate into pieces or fragments.

Pronunciations:

• US: /rɛndz/
• UK: /rɛndz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "rends" is a verb that originated from the Old English word "rendan," which means "to tear, cut or rip." It is commonly used in literature and everyday language to describe the act of tearing something apart violently or forcefully.

Synonyms:

• Rips
• Tears
• Shreds
• Breaks apart
• Severs

Related Words:

• Rends
• Trend
• Bends
• Sends
• Spends

Example Sentences:

• She rends the paper into small pieces.
• The storm rends the trees apart.
• He rends his shirt in frustration.

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.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. an enzyme secreted by the kidneys that helps regulate blood pressure and the balance of fluids and electrolytes in the body
2. a proteolytic enzyme that is the active principle of rennet and is used to coagulate milk in cheese making

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈrɛnɪn/

UK: /ˈriːnɪn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "renin" comes from the Latin word "renes," meaning "kidneys." It was first used in the early 20th century to describe the enzyme secreted by the kidneys that helps regulate blood pressure and fluid balance in the body. Later, it was discovered that renin is also the active principle in rennet, which is used to coagulate milk in cheese making.

Synonyms:

• angiotensinogenase
• kidney protease
• rennin

Related Words:

• inert
• inter
• niter
• trine
• tuner

Example Sentences:

1. The doctor ordered a blood test to check the patients renin levels.
2. The cheese maker added renin to the milk to coagulate it and form curds.

rents

Part of Speech: noun, verb

Definition: (n.) sums of money paid regularly by a tenant to a landlord for the use of property or land; (v.) to pay someone for the use of their property or land

Pronunciation (US): /rɛnts/

Pronunciation (UK): /rɛnts/

Origin and Usage: The word "rents" is derived from the Old French word "rente" meaning "income." It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used in both American and British English.

Synonyms: (n.) lease payments, tenancy fees, (v.) lease, hire, let

Related Words: tents, sentry, stern, trend

Example Sentences:

• She pays $1,000 in rents every month for her apartment.
• The landlord rents out the property for $2,000 a month.
• The rents for commercial properties have increased significantly in the past year.
• He rents a car every time he goes on vacation.