Freshen

/ˈfrɛʃən/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to make fresh or fresher; to revive or restore.

She opened the windows to freshen the air in the room.

to become fresh or fresher.

The flowers will freshen after being watered.

to make something clean or neat again.

He decided to freshen the paint in the living room.

to refresh one’s mind or spirit.

A short walk in the park helped him to freshen his thoughts.

to improve the appearance or quality of something.

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

to improve one's appearance

I need to freshen before we go out.

to make something more exciting or interesting

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