The Collaborative International Dictionary
Renew \Re*new"\ (r?-n?"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Reneved (-n?d"); p. pr. & vb. n. Renewing.] [Pref. re- + new. Cf. Renovate.]
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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. 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.
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To repeat; to go over again.
The birds-their notes renew.
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(Theol.) To make new spiritually; to regenerate.
Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.
--Rom. xii. 2.