renewing

re·new  (r-n, -ny)

v. re·newed, re·new·ing, re·news

v.tr.

1. To make new or as if new again; restore: renewed the antique chair.

2. To take up again; resume: renew an old friendship; renewed the argument.

3. To repeat so as to reaffirm: renew a promise.

4. To regain or restore the physical or mental vigor of; revive: I renewed my spirits in the country air.

5.

a. To arrange for the extension of: renew a contract; renew a magazine subscription.

b. To arrange to extend the loan of: renewed the library books before they were overdue.

6. To replenish: renewed the water in the humidifier.

7. To bring into being again; reestablish.

v.intr.

1. To become new again.

2. To start over.

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[Middle English renewen : re-, re- + newen, to renew (from new, new; see new).]

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re·newer n.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

renewing - tending to impart new life and vigor to; "the renewing warmth of the sunshine" restorative, revitalising, revitalizing, reviving invigorating - imparting strength and vitality; "the invigorating mountain air"