Associations to the word «Renew»

Wiktionary

RENEW, verb. (transitive) To make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition. [from 14thc.]
RENEW, verb. (transitive) To replace (something which has broken etc.); to replenish (something which has been exhausted), to keep up a required supply of. [from 14thc.]
RENEW, verb. (theology) To make new spiritually; to regenerate. [from 14th c.]
RENEW, verb. (now rare) (intransitive) To become new, or as new; to revive. [15th-18thc.]
RENEW, verb. (transitive) To begin again; to recommence. [from 16thc.]
RENEW, verb. (rare) To repeat. [from 17thc.]
RENEW, verb. (transitive) (intransitive) To extend a period of loan, especially a library book that is due to be returned.
RENEW ACQUAINTANCES, verb. To contact old acquaintances after a period of no contact, in order to strengthen the relationship.
RENEW ACQUAINTANCES, verb. (sports) Compete for a subsequent time in another match.

Dictionary definition

RENEW, verb. Reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new; "We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years"; "They renewed their membership".
RENEW, verb. Cause to appear in a new form; "the old product was reincarnated to appeal to a younger market".

Wise words

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Robert Louis Stevenson