renew

About 2.98 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. verb To replace (something which has broken etc.); to replenish (something which has been exhausted), to keep up a required supply of.
3. verb To make new spiritually; to regenerate.
4. verb To become new, or as new; to revive.
5. verb To begin again; to recommence.

   This murder has been a cold case for decades until last year when the new sheriff renewed the investigation.

6. verb To repeat.
7. verb 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?

8. noun Synonym of renewal.

Similar words

regenerate renewal reopen restore rebuild rejuvenate overhaul renovation revitalize rejuvenation

Often followed by

the their his by our it a my its and

Word family

renewed renewer renewers renewing renews