freshen

fresh·en

verb \ˈfre-shən\

fresh·enedfresh·en·ing\-sh(ə-)niŋ\

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

: to make fresh; also : refresh, revive

— fresh·en·er \-sh(ə-)nər\ noun

Examples of FRESHEN

1. a mint that freshens the breath
2. Can I freshen your drink?

First Known Use of FRESHEN

1697

Related to FRESHEN

Synonyms: renew, recharge, recreate, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, repair, restore, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, revivify

Related Words: make over, overhaul, reclaim, recondition, reconstitute, redesign, redevelop, redo, reengineer, refurbish, rehab, rehabilitate, remake, remodel, renovate; refill, replenish, resupply; modernize, update

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Rhymes with FRESHEN

cession, hessian, session