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freshen
verb fresh·en \ˈfre-shən\
: to make (something) fresh : to cause (something) to be more pleasant
: to pour more of a usually alcoholic drink into someone's glass
of wind : to become stronger
fresh·enedfresh·en·ing \-sh(ə-)niŋ\
Full Definition of FRESHEN
intransitive verb
1
: to grow or become fresh: 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
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First Known Use of FRESHEN
1697
Related to FRESHEN
- Synonyms
- renew, recharge, recreate, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, repair, restore, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, revivify
FRESHEN Defined for Kids
freshen
verb fresh·en \ˈfre-shən\
fresh·enedfresh·en·ing
Definition of FRESHEN for Kids
: to make or become fresh <I took a shower to freshen up.> <Wind freshened the air.>
Medical Dictionary
freshen
transitive verb fresh·en \ˈfresh-ən\
fresh·enedfresh·en·ing \ˈfresh-(ə-)niŋ\
Medical Definition of FRESHEN
of a milk animal : to begin lactating
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