Dictionary entry

Renew

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Re‐new″ (r?–n?″), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Reneved (–n?d″); p. pr. & vb. n.Renewing.] [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�stablish; to recreate; to rebuild.

In such a night

Medea gathered the enchanted herbs

That did renew old �son. 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.) To make new spiritually; to regenerate.

Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. Rom. xii. 2.