Re*new" , v. i. To become new, or as new; to grow or begin again.
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.
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