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renew |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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?stablish; to recreate; to rebuild. In such a night Medea gathered the enchanted herbs That did renew old ?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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Renew \Re*new"\, v. i. To become new or as new to grow or begin again From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: renew v 1: re-establish on a new usually improved, basis; "We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years" [syn: {regenerate}] 2: make new or like new "We renewed our friendship after 20 years"; "We renewed the membership"
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