renew

Definition

  • verb: to make (something) new, fresh, or strong again
  • verb: to make like new
  • synonyms: recommence, repeat, regenerate

Examples

  • If you haven't listened to this music since the 1960s, it's time to 'renew your acquaintance' with these songs.

  • She 'renewed' the library book. [=she had the library extend the period of time that she can borrow the book]

  • At the start of each school year, we 'renew' our commitment to helping students succeed.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You are chief of internal medicine at a hospital which serves people. In your professional medical opinion, was Willie Santiago poisoned? We renew our objection to Commander Stone's testimony... and ask that it be stricken from the record. We further ask the court members to lend (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men