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renew

/ɹɪˈnjuː/

verb

Meaning

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

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

  • To make new spiritually; to regenerate.

  • To become new, or as new; to revive.

  • To begin again; to recommence.

  • To repeat.

  • 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

Meaning

  • The act of renewing.

  • An offensive action made immediately after a parried one.

Synonyms

renew