renew

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To extend the period of something, such as a contract, license, or library loan.

   I need to renew my passport before the trip.

2. 2
   verb

   To start something again after a break; to begin again.

   The two countries renewed talks after the long dispute.

3. 3
   verb

   To make something fresh, strong, or like new again.

   A short holiday renewed her energy.

From Middle English renewen, an alteration (possibly on analogy with Latin renovāre) of earlier anewen (“to renew”), from Old English nīewian (“to restore; renovate; renew”), equivalent to re- + new. Cognate with Old High German giniuwōn (“to renew”), Middle High German geniuwen (“to renew”), Old Norse nýja (“to renew”).

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