renew

English

/ɹɪˈnjuː/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition.
  • (transitive) To replace (something which has broken etc.); to replenish (something which has been exhausted), to keep up a required supply of.
  • (theology) To make new spiritually; to regenerate.
  • (now) To become new, or as new; to revive.
  • (transitive) To begin again; to recommence.
  • (rare) To repeat.
  • (transitive) To extend a period of loan, especially a library book that is due to be returned.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English renewen derived from Old English ġenīwian (renew, renovate, restore) prefix from English new.

Origin

English

new

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