Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Renew \Re*new"\ (r?-n?"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reneved} (-n?d");
p. pr. & vb. n. {Renewing}.] [Pref. re- + new. Cf.
{Renovate}.]
1. 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.
In such a night Medea gathered the enchanted herbs
That did renew old ?son. --Shak.
2. 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. To begin again; to recommence.
The last great age . . . renews its finished course.
--Dryden.
4. To repeat; to go over again.
The birds-their notes renew. --Milton.
5. (Theol.) To make new spiritually; to regenerate.
Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.
--Rom. xii. 2.
Source : WordNet®
renewing
adj : tending to impart new life and vigor to; "the renewing
warmth of the sunshine" [syn: {restorative}, {reviving},
{revitalizing}, {revitalising}]