1. (v. t.) To make new again; to restore to freshness, perfection, or vigor; to give new life to; to rejuvenate; to reestablish; to recreate; to rebuild.

2. (v. t.) 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. (v. t.) To begin again; to recommence.

4. (v. t.) To repeat; to go over again.

5. (v. t.) To make new spiritually; to regenerate.

6. (v. i.) To become new, or as new; to grow or begin again.