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View usage for: (rɪfreʃ) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense refreshes, present participle refreshing, past tense, past participle refreshed1. verbIf something refreshes you when you have become hot, tired, or thirsty, it makes you feel cooler or more energetic. The lotion cools and refreshes the skin. [VERB noun] They had stopped by a spring to refresh themselves. [VERB noun] Synonyms: revive, cool, freshen, revitalize More Synonyms of refresh refreshed adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] He awoke feeling completely refreshed. 2. verbIf you refresh something old or dull, you make it as good as it was when it was new. Many view these meetings as an occasion to share ideas and refresh friendship. [VERB noun] Lettie appeared, her make-up refreshed. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: replenish, restore, repair, renew More Synonyms of refresh 3. verbIf someone refreshes your memory, they tell you something that you had forgotten. Allow me to refresh your memory. [VERB noun] He walked on the opposite side of the street to refresh his memory of the building. [VERB noun] Synonyms: stimulate, prompt, renew, jog More Synonyms of refresh 4. verbIf you refresh a web page, you click a button in order to get the most recent version of the page. [computing] Press the 'reload' button on your web browser to refresh the site. [VERB noun] refresh in British English (rɪˈfrɛʃ) verb1. (usually tr or reflexive) to make or become fresh or vigorous, as through rest, drink, or food; revive or reinvigorate 2. (transitive) to enliven (something worn or faded), as by adding new decorations 3. (transitive) to stimulate (the memory) 4. (transitive) to replenish, as with new equipment or stores 5. computing to display the latest updated version (of a web page or document); reload Derived forms refreshful (reˈfreshful) adjective Word origin C14: from Old French refreschir; see re-, freshrefresh in American English (rɪˈfrɛʃ) verb transitive1. to make fresh by cooling, wetting, etc. rains refreshing parched plants 2. to make (another or oneself) feel cooler, stronger, more energetic, etc. than before, as by food, drink, or sleep 3. to replenish, as by new supplies; renew 4. to revive or stimulate (the memory, etc.) verb intransitive5. to become fresh again; revive 6. to take refreshment, as food or drink 7. to lay in fresh supplies SIMILAR WORDS: reˈnew Derived forms refresher (reˈfresher) noun Word origin ME refreschen < OFr refrescher: see re- & fresh 1Examples of 'refresh' in a sentencerefresh Then just refresh to get the best prices when they go on sale.Love needs your time, and remembering how and why you first got together can refresh it.We actually get some refreshing dips into different emotional places.Nobody can hear you hitting the refresh button.But there is nowhere within reach of the driver to put a refreshing can of drink. Something light and refreshing will be a winner.You can refresh feelings or persuade a partner to take your plans for a new life seriously.It makes you feel excited and refreshed when you get up in the morning.After all that fresh mountain air there was something refreshing about streets with visible urban problems.We left the first meeting feeling refreshed.It allowed him to get away and refresh his thinking.Is he willing to get help to refresh your relationship?How refreshing that they get to be heroes for a new generation of young women.It was a very refreshing drink.The end result is a more refreshing, interesting drink.There's something refreshing about the horsemeat scandal.Rooms have modern art, whitewashed walls and a refreshing feeling of simplicity.Find lots more refreshing drinks to pair with summer food at Fabulousmag.I emerged feeling and looking completely refreshed.I awoke the next day feeling refreshed.But there's also a real chance to get away from it all and come back home completely refreshed.It's a cool, refreshing drink that has stood the test of time.So part of the reason for moving to California was to reinvent ourselves, to completely refresh and evolve. In other languagesrefresh British English: refresh VERB If something refreshes you when you have become hot, tired, or thirsty, it makes you feel cooler or more energetic. The lotion cools and refreshes the skin. - American English: refresh
- Brazilian Portuguese: refrescar
- Chinese: 使清爽
- European Spanish: refrescar
- French: rafraîchir
- German: erfrischen
- Italian: rinfrescare
- Japanese: さわやかな気分にする
- Korean: 생기를 되찾게 하다
- European Portuguese: refrescar
- Latin American Spanish: refrescar
Chinese translation of 'refresh' vt - [sleep, drink, rest]
使恢复(復) (shǐ huīfù) to refresh sb's memory 唤(喚)起某人的记(記)忆(憶) (huànqǐ mǒurén de jìyì)
Definition to revive or reinvigorate, for example through rest, drink, or food The lotion cools and refreshes the skin. Synonyms cool stimulate brace kick-start (informal) breathe new life into revivify reanimate inspirit She appeared, her make-up refreshed. Definition to stimulate (the memory) Allow me to refresh your memory. Additional synonymsThe people around him were cheered by his presence. Synonyms hearten, encourage, warm, comfort, elevate, animate, console, uplift, brighten, exhilarate, solace, enliven, cheer up, buoy up, gladden, elate, inspirit Definition to make lively, cheerful, or bright Her presence enlivened even the most boring meeting. Synonyms cheer up, excite, inspire, cheer, spark, enhance, stimulate, wake up, animate, fire, rouse, brighten, exhilarate, quicken, hearten, perk up, liven up, buoy up, pep up, invigorate, gladden, vitalize, vivify, inspirit, make more exciting, make more lively Definition to make or become fresh or fresher Cleanse and freshen oily skin. Synonyms refresh, restore, rouse, enliven, revitalize, spruce up, liven up, freshen up, titivateAdditional synonymsDefinition to give energy to or refresh Take a deep breath in to invigorate you. Synonyms refresh, stimulate, brace, strengthen, animate, exhilarate, fortify, quicken, rejuvenate, enliven, perk up, freshen (up), energize, revitalize, galvanize, liven up, pep up, buck up (informal), put new heart into, nerveKeep a card file on the books you have read to jog your memory later. Synonyms stimulate, remind, prompt, stir, arouse, activate, nudge, prodDefinition to rouse (someone) to action a tactic to prod the government into spending more on education Synonyms prompt, move, urge, motivate, spur, stimulate, rouse, stir up, incite, egg on, goad, impel, put a bomb under (informal) Definition to motivate or cause someone to do something The recession has prompted consumers to cut back on buying cars. Synonyms cause, move, inspire, stimulate, occasion (formal), urge, spur, provoke, motivate, induce, evoke, give rise to, elicit, incite, instigate, impel, call forth Definition to give back youth or vitality to He was advised that the Italian climate would rejuvenate him. Synonyms revitalize, restore, renew, refresh, regenerate, breathe new life into, reinvigorate, revivify, give new life to, reanimate, make young again, restore vitality to Definition to replace (an old or worn-out part or piece) Cells are constantly renewed. Synonyms replace, refresh, top up, replenish, restock, resupply Definition to restore to good condition They spent thousands renovating the house. Synonyms restore, repair, refurbish, do up (informal), reform, renew, overhaul, revamp, recreate, remodel, rehabilitate, refit, fix up (informal, US, Canadian), modernize, reconstitute, reconditionDefinition to restore (something damaged or broken) to good condition or working order He has repaired the roof. Synonyms mend, fix, recover, restore, heal, renew, patch, make good, renovate, patch up, put back together, restore to working order Definition to reconstruct (a ruin, extinct animal, etc.) They partly restored a local castle. Synonyms repair, refurbish, renovate, reconstruct, fix (up), recover, renew, rebuild, mend, rehabilitate, touch up, recondition, retouch, set to rights Definition to make more lively or active The hot, strong liquid seemed to revitalize her. Synonyms reanimate, restore, renew, refresh, resurrect, rejuvenate, breathe new life into, bring back to life, revivifyAdditional synonymsDefinition to give new life to Synonyms revive, restore, renew, refresh, kick-start (informal), resuscitate, breathe new life into, invigorate, give new life to, reanimate, inspirit |