Refreshen (Verb)
Meaning 1
Become or make oneself fresh again; "She freshened up after the tennis game".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The train station offered a place for travelers to refreshen before their next journey.
- After a quick nap, he refreshen himself to tackle the rest of the workday.
- She took a short walk outside to refreshen her mind after hours of studying.
- A cool drink of water helped to refreshen her parched throat.
- The relaxing bath helped to refreshen her body and soul.
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Meaning 2
Make fresh again.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The summer breeze helped to refreshen the garden that had been withering under the scorching sun.
- A new coat of paint greatly helped to refreshen the old worn-down room.
- Eating a handful of fresh mint leaves can help refreshen your breath.
- A long walk in the woods was just what I needed to refreshen my spirit after a stressful week.
- The morning dew did its magic to refreshen the parched earth that had been longing for rain.