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单词 freshen
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freshen

verb

fresh·​en ˈfre-shən How to pronounce freshen (audio)
freshened; freshening ˈfre-sh(ə-)niŋ How to pronounce freshen (audio)

intransitive verb

1
: to grow or become fresh: such as
a
of wind : to increase in strength
b
: to become fresh in appearance or vitality
usually used with up
freshen up with a shower
2
of a milk animal : to begin lactating

transitive verb

: to make fresh
also : refresh, revive
freshener
ˈfre-sh(ə-)nər How to pronounce freshen (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • recharge
  • recreate
  • refresh
  • refreshen
  • regenerate
  • rejuvenate
  • renew
  • repair
  • restore
  • resuscitate
  • revitalize
  • revive
  • revivify
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Example Sentences

a mint that freshens the breath Can I freshen your drink?
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Word History

First Known Use

1532, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

freshen

verb

fresh·​en ˈfre-shən How to pronounce freshen (audio)
freshened; freshening
: to make or become fresh
I took a shower to freshen up.
Wind freshened the air.

Medical Definition

freshen

transitive verb

fresh·​en ˈfresh-ən How to pronounce freshen (audio)
freshened; freshening ˈfresh-(ə-)niŋ How to pronounce freshen (audio)
of a milk animal
: to begin lactating

freshen

verb

as in to refresh
to bring back to a former condition or vigor cool glasses of lemonade freshened us after a day of hard work outside

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • refresh
  • restore
  • revive
  • recreate
  • renovate
  • renew
  • replenish
  • rejuvenate
  • refreshen
  • revitalize
  • redevelop
  • repair
  • regenerate
  • recharge
  • resuscitate
  • refurbish
  • redesign
  • revivify
  • overhaul
  • remodel
  • recondition
  • reconstitute
  • refill
  • reengineer
  • rehabilitate
  • modernize
  • update
  • redo
  • reclaim
  • rehab
  • remake
  • resupply
  • make over
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