Sekirov Dictionary

renew

/ɹɪˈnjuː/

verb 7
noun 1
forms 6

verb7

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To make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition.
- In such a night Medea gather’d the enchanted herbs That did renew old Aeson. — 1596
•
To begin again; to recommence.
- This murder has been a cold case for decades until last year when the new sheriff renewed the investigation.
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(rare) To repeat.
- The birds their notes renew, and bleating herds Attest their joy, that hill and valley rings. — 1667
•
To make new spiritually; to regenerate.
- For which cause we faint not, but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. — 1611
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To extend a period of loan, especially a library book that is due to be returned.
- I'd like to renew these three books.
- Did you know that you can renew online?
To replace (something which has broken etc.); to replenish (something which has been exhausted), to keep up a required supply of.
(no longer used) To become new, or as new; to revive.

noun1

Synonym of renewal.

forms

renew'd · renewed · renewing · reneweth · renews · renewest

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