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renest

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /rɪˈnɛst/

KK: /ˈrɛnɛst/

verb
Definition

To create a new nest or to return to a previous nesting site to build a nest again.


Example

After the storm, the birds decided to renest in a safer location.


Tense Forms

Past: renested

Past Participle: renested


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that bird trying to renest in our backyard?
Sloth B
Yeah, I noticed! It seems like it really wants to make a home there.
Sloth A
I hope it finds a safe spot to renest this time.
Sloth B
Me too! It's always nice to see nature thriving around us.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rebuild
reestablish
recreate
Antonyms
destroy
disband
scatter
Root Explanation

Renest → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "nest" (from Old English "nest", meaning a structure built by birds for laying eggs). The word "renest" means to build or occupy a nest again.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and a 'nest' where birds lay their eggs — that's why renest means to build a nest again.

Visually Confused Words
reest
reinvest
reinfest
revest
retest
rennet
reesty
ernest
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