Definition of "renew" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition.

2. (transitive) To replace (something which has broken etc.); to replenish (something which has been exhausted), to keep up a required supply of.

3. (theology) To make new spiritually; to regenerate.

4. (now rare, intransitive) To become new, or as new; to revive.

   • […] to such as are in fear they strike a great impression, renew many times, and recal such chimeras and terrible fictions into their minds.
   • Renewing neighborhoods dealing with vacant buildings badly need options other than demolition or dangerous vacant spaces.

5. (transitive) To begin again; to recommence.

   • This murder has been a cold case for decades until last year when the new sheriff renewed the investigation.
   • 1660, John Dryden, translating Virgil, (apparently from Eclogue 4), a snippet of translation used to introduce Dryden's Astræa Redux: A poem on the happy restoration and return of His Sacred Majesty Charles II The last great age, foretold by sacred rhymes, Renews its finished course; Saturnian times Roll round again.

6. (rare) To repeat.

7. (transitive, intransitive) 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?

noun

1. Synonym of renewal.