Meaning & Definition of word "Freshen"

Freshen

/ˈfrɛʃən/

1. to make fresh or fresher; to revive or restore.
- Example: She opened the windows to freshen the air in the room.
2. to become fresh or fresher.
- Example: The flowers will freshen after being watered.
3. to make something clean or neat again.
- Example: He decided to freshen the paint in the living room.
4. to refresh one’s mind or spirit.
- Example: A short walk in the park helped him to freshen his thoughts.
5. to improve the appearance or quality of something.
- Example: They plan to freshen up the website design to attract more visitors.

Middle English freschen, from fresh + -en

freshen up:

to make oneself clean or presentable again

freshen someone's memory:

to remind someone of something they might have forgotten

freshen the air:

to improve the smell or quality of the air

freshen the look:

to update or modernize an appearance

fresh:

having a clean, unused, or unspoiled quality

refresh:

to give new strength or energy to

renew:

to make like new; restore to freshness

cleanse:

to make clean

Meaning: to improve one's appearance

Example Sentence: I need to freshen before we go out.

Meaning: to make something more exciting or interesting

Example Sentence: Let's freshen up this party with some new games.