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refresh
[ ri-fresh ]
verb (used with object)
- to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).
Synonyms: revive
- to stimulate (the memory).
- to make fresh again; reinvigorate or cheer (a person, the mind, spirits, etc.).
Synonyms: reanimate, enliven, freshen
Antonyms: discourage, dispirit
- to freshen in appearance, color, etc., as by a restorative.
- Computers.
- to access (the most recent version of a web page) from the internet instead of from the cache:
I refreshed the page to see the current stock price before executing my online trade.
- to display (an image) repeatedly, as on a CRT, in order to prevent fading.
- to read and write (the contents of dynamic storage) at intervals in order to avoid loss of data.
verb (used without object)
- to take refreshment, especially food or drink.
- to become fresh or vigorous again; revive.
refresh
/ rɪˈfrɛʃ /
verb
- usually tr or reflexive to make or become fresh or vigorous, as through rest, drink, or food; revive or reinvigorate
- tr to enliven (something worn or faded), as by adding new decorations
- tr to stimulate (the memory)
- tr to replenish, as with new equipment or stores
- computing to display the latest updated version (of a web page or document); reload
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Derived Forms
- reˈfreshful, adjective
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Other Words From
- re·freshful adjective
- re·freshful·ly adverb
- unre·freshed adjective
- well-re·freshed adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of refresh1
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Example Sentences
But the competition between him, and Jimmys Fallon and Kimmel could refresh the stale landscape of late night.
“I remember when I first created it, I would refresh the page to see how many subscribers had joined,” he says.
The awards are accompanied by the announcement of a major design refresh for the magazine debuting in the March/April issue.
“To the extent he was able to refresh any New Hampshire contacts, he would have done that then,” says Cullen.
Just to refresh, the graffiti artist Banksy started a month-long residency in New York City at the beginning of this month.
The general commanded a halt, and ordered the men to refresh and strengthen themselves by food and drink.
I frequently used to visit the plantations of nutmegs and cloves, and refresh myself with their balsamic fragrance.
Cold chills crept over Tom, as Mr. Harrison looked round to refresh his memory.
He therefore determined to refresh himself by a night's sleep for the finish.
Are these impressions that you gained now, gained from an attempt to refresh your recollection?
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