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freshen

fres·hen

UK/ˈfɹɛʃən/ US/ˈfrɛʃʌn/ fairly common

verb

1.

make (to feel) fresh

  • “The cool water refreshed us”
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2.

become or make oneself fresh again

  • “She freshened up after the tennis game”
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3.

Origin

From fresh + -en.

Phrases

  • freshen up

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