Definitions for renew
rɪˈnu, -ˈnyure·new

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. regenerate, renewverb

   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"

2. reincarnate, renewverb

   cause to appear in a new form

   "the old product was reincarnated to appeal to a younger market"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. renewverb

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

2. renewverb

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

3. renewverb

   To make new spiritually; to regenerate.

4. renewverb

   To become new, or as new; to revive.

5. renewverb

   To begin again; to recommence.

6. renewverb

   To repeat.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To RENEWverb

   Etymology: re and new;renova, Lat.

   1. To renovate; to restore the former state.

   In such a night
   Medea gather’d the enchanted herbs,
   That did renew old Æson. William Shakespeare, Merch. of Venice.

   It is impossible for those that were once enlightened —— if they shall fall away to renew them again unto repentance. Hebrews vi. 6.

   Let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there. 1 Sam.

   Renew’d to life, that she might daily die,
   I daily doom’d to follow. John Dryden, Theo. and Honor.

   2. To repeat; to put again in act.

   Thy famous grandfather
   Doth live again in thee; long may’st thou live,
   To bear his image, and renew his glories! William Shakespeare.

   The body percussed hath, by reason of the percussion, a trepidation wrought in the minute parts, and so reneweth the percussion of the air. Francis Bacon, Natural History.

   The bearded corn ensu’d
   From earth unask’d, nor was that earth renew’d. Dryden.

   3. To begin again.

   The last great age, foretold by sacred rhymes,
   Renews its finish’d course, Saturnian times
   Rowl round again. John Dryden, Virgil’s Pastorals.

   4. In theology, to make anew; to transform to new life.

   Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that perfect will of God. Rom. xii. 2.

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1. renew

   To renew means to restore or extend the validity or duration of something that has lapsed or expired. It can also mean to restart or recommence an activity, give fresh life or strength to something, or replace a damaged or worn-out component.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Renewverb

   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

2. Renewverb

   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. Renewverb

   to begin again; to recommence

4. Renewverb

   to repeat; to go over again

5. Renewverb

   to make new spiritually; to regenerate

6. Renewverb

   to become new, or as new; to grow or begin again

7. Etymology: [Pref. re- + new. Cf. Renovate.]

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1. ReNew

   ReNew magazine is an Australian magazine covering domestic renewable energy technologies and sustainable culture. Originally a small magazine, printed and distributed locally in Melbourne, it was first published by the Alternative Energy Co-operative in 1980 as Soft Technology: Alternative Energy in Australia. Although it sold for the high cover price of $0.85, the magazine's circulation increased so rapidly that by issue 35, published in February 1991, it included a full colour cover. The price was increased from $2.50 to $3 and national distribution rights secured for issue 40, published in June the following year. A total of 13,000 copies were printed. The magazine was renamed, after much deliberation, under the present title in 1996.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Renew

   rē-nū′, v.t. to renovate: to transform to new life, revive: to begin again: to make again: to invigorate: to substitute: to regenerate.—v.i. to be made new: to begin again.—n. Renewabil′ity.—adj. Renew′able, that may be renewed.—ns. Renew′al, renovation: regeneration: restoration; Renew′edness; Renew′er; Renew′ing.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. renew

   To have the ability to use with a choice or for a chosen time.

   They did renew their membership for the gym.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 3, 2020  

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. RENEW

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Renew is ranked #55255 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Renew surname appeared 372 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Renew.
   
   94.6% or 352 total occurrences were White.
   1.6% or 6 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.6% or 6 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

Matched Categories

1. • Re-create
   • Regenerate

British National Corpus

1. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'renew' in Verbs Frequency: #973

Anagrams for renew »

1. newer

How to pronounce renew?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of renew in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of renew in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of renew in a Sentence

1. Isaiah 4031 Bible:

   They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength they shall mount up with wings as eagles they shall run, and not be weary they shall walk and not faint.

2. Tang Jiaxuan:

   The 70th anniversary is an important opportunity for Japan to renew how it looks on and thinks of history, to unload its burden by facing up to and reflecting on history, to have real reconciliation with its Asian neighbors.

3. Franois de Salignac de la Mothe Fenelon:

   Should we feel at times disheartened and discouraged, a confiding thought, a simple movement of heart towards God will renew our powers. Whatever He may demand of us, He will give us at the moment the strength and the courage that we need.

4. Shana Alexander:

   We strain to renew our capacity for wonder, to shock ourselves into astonishment once again.

5. Nachman Shai:

   We hope that after the election, once we take the prime ministership, we will renew the negotiations and start talking to the Palestinians.

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