[re.new] vt (14c) 1: to make like new: restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection "as we ~ 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 "~ water in a tank"
7. a: to grant or obtain an extension of or on "~ a license" b: to grant or obtain an extension on the loan of "~ a library book" ~ vi 1: to become new or as new
2: to begin again: resume
3: to make a renewal (as of a lease) -- re.new.er n syn 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".