transcription, транскрипция: [ ri-ˈnü, -ˈnyü ]
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1. : to make like new : restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection
as we renew our strength in sleep
2. : to make new spiritually : regenerate
3.
a. : to restore to existence : revive
b. : to make extensive changes in : rebuild
4. : to do again : repeat
5. : to begin again : resume
6. : replace , replenish
renew water in a tank
7.
a. : to grant or obtain an extension of or on
renew a license
b. : to grant or obtain an extension on the loan of
renew a library book
intransitive verb
1. : to become new or as new
2. : to begin again : resume
3. : to make a renewal (as of a lease)
• re·new·er noun
Synonyms:
renew , restore , refresh , renovate , rejuvenate mean to make like new. renew implies a restoration of what had become faded or disintegrated so that it seems like new
efforts to renew the splendor of the old castle
restore implies a return to an original state after depletion or loss
restored a fine piece of furniture
refresh implies the supplying of something necessary to restore lost strength, animation, or power
a refreshing drink
renovate suggests a renewing by cleansing, repairing, or rebuilding
the apartment has been entirely renovated
rejuvenate suggests the restoration of youthful vigor, powers, or appearance
the change in jobs rejuvenated her spirits