refresh
verb
re·fresh ri-ˈfresh 
refreshed; refreshing; refreshes
transitive verb
1
: to restore strength and animation to : revive
2
: to freshen up : renovate
3
a
: to restore or maintain by renewing supply : replenish
b
: arouse, stimulate
let me refresh your memory
4
: to run water over or restore water to
5
: to update or renew (something, such as an image, the contents of a computer memory, or the displayed version of a Web page) especially by sending a new signal
… on a 720p HDTV, each pixel gets refreshed 60 times a second. 
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Family CircleIf you are unsure of whether the content you are viewing on a Web page is current, you should refresh the Web page. Gary B. Shelley and Misty E. Vermaat
Gary B. Shelley and Misty E. Vermaatintransitive verb
1
: to become refreshed
2
: to take refreshment
3
: to lay in fresh provisions
refresh noun
Synonyms
- freshen
- recharge
- recreate
- refreshen
- regenerate
- rejuvenate
- renew
- repair
- restore
- resuscitate
- revitalize
- revive
- revivify
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Example Sentences
brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing
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Brian Lowry, CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 In need of a rewatch of the iconic franchise to refresh your memory? Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 13 Sep. 2022 If your aim is to refresh your skin each morning and night, and develop smooth texture and a glowy complexion, Rhode is worth the waitlist. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 Much of the revenue is expected to come from 700 bus shelters where rotating digital ads will refresh every 10 seconds. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 Or, match a paint color to the appliance and refresh the cabinetry around it. Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 This week there are several unique activities happening in the San Diego region to help refresh the mind and spirit including art events, a Greek festival and a free mental health festival. San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 The company also shut down all of its facilities for a day last year to refresh all employees on safety rules and procedures. Lauren Weber, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 In the pre-climate change times, snowfall in Greenland was expected to refresh and thicken the sides of the country's glaciers, AP reports. Joel Mathis, The Week, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English refresshen, from Anglo-French refreschir, from re- + fresch fresh — more at fresh
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Phrases Containing refresh
Kids Definition
refresh
verb
re·fresh ri-ˈfresh
refreshed; refreshing
: to bring back to an original state or normal condition (as by restoring energy or making more active)
Let me refresh your memory.
refreshed 1 of 2
adjective
as in revived
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor woke the next morning refreshed and ready for the day Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- revived
- energized
- renewed
- invigorated
- reinvigorated
- reenergized
- freshened
- rested
- regenerated
- reborn
- recreated
- new
- resuscitated
- reanimated
- enlivened
- newborn
- exhilarated
- resurrected
- animated
- jazzed (up)
- unwearied
- untired
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- drained
- exhausted
- weary
- tired
- weakened
- knackered
- enervated
- deadened
- dampened
- demoralized
- enervate
- dispirited
- emasculated
- unmanned
- disheartened
refreshed
2 of 2verb
1
as in restored
to bring back to a former condition or vigor brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun Synonyms & Similar Words
- restored
- revived
- recreated
- renewed
- replenished
- freshened
- renovated
- rejuvenated
- revitalized
- recharged
- regenerated
- refreshened
- redeveloped
- repaired
- revivified
- redesigned
- resuscitated
- overhauled
- remodeled
- refurbished
- updated
- refilled
- reconstituted
- reconditioned
- reengineered
- rehabilitated
- reclaimed
- modernized
- remade
- resupplied
- rehabbed
- redid
- made over
2
as in ate
to take a meal we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing Synonyms & Similar Words
- ate
- fed
- feasted
- dined
- broke bread
- snacked
- victualed
- partook
- victualled
- fared
- glutted
- overfed
- banqueted
- supped
- lunched
- repasted
- messed
- nibbled
- breakfasted
- dug in
- gorged
- grazed
- dined out
- pigged out
- picked
- noshed
- picnicked
- boarded
- gormandized
- overate
- chowed (down)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- fasted
- dieted