Main Entry:

re·new

Pronunciation:

\ri-ˈnü, -ˈnyü\

Function:

verb

Date:

14th century

transitive verb

1: to make like new : restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection <as we renew our strength in sleep>2: to make new spiritually : regenerate3 a: to restore to existence : revive b: to make extensive changes in : rebuild4: to do again : repeat5: to begin again : resume6: replace, replenish <renew water in a tank>7 a: to grant or obtain an extension of or on <renew a license> b: to grant or obtain an extension on the loan of <renew a library book>intransitive verb1: to become new or as new2: to begin again : resume3: to make a renewal (as of a lease)

— re·new·er noun

synonyms renew, restore, refresh, renovate, rejuvenate mean to make like new. renew implies a restoration of what had become faded or disintegrated so that it seems like new <efforts to renew the splendor of the old castle>. restore implies a return to an original state after depletion or loss <restored a fine piece of furniture>. refresh implies the supplying of something necessary to restore lost strength, animation, or power <a refreshing drink>. renovate suggests a renewing by cleansing, repairing, or rebuilding <the apartment has been entirely renovated>. rejuvenate suggests the restoration of youthful vigor, powers, or appearance <the change in jobs rejuvenated her spirits>.