Category:Renew

Re*new" (r-n"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Reneved (-nd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Renewing.] Etym: [pref. re- + new. Cf. Renovate.]

1. To make new again; to restore to freshness, perfection, or vigor; To give new life to; to rejuvenate; to re In such a night medea gathered the enchanted herbs that did renew old Shak.

2. Specifically, to substitute for (an old obligation or right) a new One of the same nature; to continue in force; to make again; as, to Renew a lease, note, or patent.

3. To begin again; to recommence. The last great age. . . renews its finished course. Dryden.

4. To repeat; to go over again. The birds-their notes renew. Milton.

5. (theol.)

Defn: to make new spiritually; to regenerate. Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. Rom. xii. 2.

Renew Re*new", v. i.

Defn: to become new, or as new; to grow or begin again.