01 v. t. To make new again; to restore to freshness, perfection, or vigor; to give new life to; to rejuvenate; to reëstablish; to recreate; to rebuild.
imp. & p. p.
Reneved; p. pr. & vb. n.
Renewing
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To make new again; to restore to freshness, perfection, or vigor; to give new life to; to rejuvenate; to reëstablish; to recreate; to rebuild.“In such a night Medea gathered the enchanted herbs That did renew old Aeson.” — Shak.
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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.
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To begin again; to recommence.“The last great age . . . renews its finished course.” — Dryden.
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To repeat; to go over again.“The birds-their notes renew.” — Milton.
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To make new spiritually; to regenerate.(Theol.)“Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Rom. xii. 2.