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Reneved

Renew \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[eum]stablish; to recreate; to rebuild.

    In such a night Medea gathered the enchanted herbs That did renew old [AE]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.