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.