<p><strong>verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to begin or take up again, as an acquaintance, a conversation, etc.; resume.</li><li>to make effective for an additional period: to renew a lease.</li><li>to restore or replenish: to renew a stock of goods.</li><li>Synonyms: restock</li><li>to make, say, or do again.</li><li>to revive; reestablish.</li><li>to recover (youth, strength, etc.).</li><li>to restore to a former state; make new or as if new again.</li><li>Synonyms: mend, reinstate, regenerate, rejuvenate, re-create</li></ul><p><strong>verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to begin again; recommence.</li><li>to renew a lease, note, etc.</li><li>to be restored to a former state; become new or as if new again.</li></ul>