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

  • (..) a knight on a Grail quest. Well, here's the question: A living descendent of Jesus Christ... ...would she destroy faith? Or would she renew it? So again I say, what matters is what you believe. Thank you. For bringing me here. For letting him choose you... (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code