Refresh (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make fresh again.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- A cold shower helped refresh her face, washing away the weariness of the long journey.
- The hotel staff will refresh your towels every morning to ensure you have an ample supply.
- A quick face wash was all she needed to refresh her complexion after the long night.
- After the storm passed, the rain helped refresh the parched fields, ending the long drought.
- A short power nap helped refresh his mind and improve focus before continuing work.
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Meaning 2
Make (to feel) fresh; "The cool water refreshed us".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- A warm shower refreshed me after the long workout at the gym.
- The cool evening breeze refreshed everyone on the patio.
- A good night's sleep refreshed her for the big day ahead.
- The beautiful scenery refreshed his mind and helped him clear his thoughts.
- The relaxing walk by the lake refreshed her and lifted her mood.
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Meaning 3
Refresh one's memory; "I reviewed the material before the test".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- Rereading the instructions helped me refresh my memory on how to use the new software.
- I reviewed the material before the test to refresh my understanding of the key concepts.
- The courtroom drama refreshed the jurors' memories of the events leading up to the accident.
- Reviewing the pictures from last year's trip refreshed my recollection of the wonderful time spent abroad.
- Re-reading the novel refreshed my memory about the intricate relationships between the characters.
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Meaning 4
Become or make oneself fresh again; "She freshened up after the tennis game".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The guest wanted to refresh before dinner so she took a short walk in the garden.
- After a long day at the office, she decided to refresh by taking a warm bath.
- He had to refresh his mind with a short power nap before continuing with his work.
- The company aims to refresh its brand image by introducing a new logo and marketing strategy.
- The trainer advised the players to refresh with some cool water before resuming practice.