rə̇ˈn(y)ü, rēˈ- verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English renewen, from re- + new
transitive verb
1. : to make new again : restore to freshness, perfection, or vigor
steams … to renew felt, suede, velvet — Sears, Roebuck Cat.
also : to gain again as new : reassume
renew his strength
2. : to make new spiritually : regenerate
be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind — Rom 12:2 (Authorized Version)
3. : to restore to existence : reestablish , re-create , rebuild
renew the old splendor of a palace
: revive , resuscitate
renew the sentiments of youth
4. : to go over again : make or do again : repeat
renew a motion
5. : to begin again : recommence , resume
felt reluctant to rise and renew my ramble — W.H.Hudson †1922
6. : to restore to fullness or sufficiency : replace
twisting the knob that renewed the film — Arthur Gordon
renew water in a tank
renew one's equipment
7.
a. : to grant or obtain an extension of : continue in force for a fresh period
renew a lease
b. : to grant or obtain an extension of the loan of
renewed the library book for another two weeks
intransitive verb
1. : to become new or as new : grow again : revive
2. : to begin again : resume
their friendship renewed
3. : to make a renewal (as of a lease)
4. obsolete : to come back (as to a fresh attack)
• re·new·abil·i·ty rə̇ˌn(y)üəˈbiləd.ē noun -es
• re·new·able rə̇ˈn(y)üəbəl adjective
• re·new·ably -blē adverb