- Renewing
- 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.
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In such a night Medea gathered the enchanted herbs That did renew old [AE]son. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
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. [1913 Webster]
3. To begin again; to recommence. [1913 Webster]
The last great age . . . renews its finished course. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
4. To repeat; to go over again. [1913 Webster]
The birds-their notes renew. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
5. (Theol.) To make new spiritually; to regenerate. [1913 Webster]
Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. --Rom. xii. 2. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
