FRESHEN UP
ən verb (used with object)
1.
to make fresh; refresh, revive, or renew: We need a good rain to freshen the flowers.
2.
to remove saltiness from.
3.
Nautical. to preserve (a rope in use) from prolonged friction or concentrated stress on any one part.
verb (used without object)
4.
to become or grow fresh.
5.
a.
to commence giving milk after calving.
b.
to give birth.
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Freshen up
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| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
6.
freshen up, to make oneself feel freshly clean or neat, as by washing, changing clothes, etc.: to freshen up after a long trip.
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freshen (ˈfrɛʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to make or become fresh or fresher |
| 2. | ( |
| 3. | (intr) (of the wind) to increase |
| 4. | to lose or cause to lose saltiness |
| 5. | chiefly (US) (intr) |
| a. (of farm animals) to give birth | |
| b. (of cows) to commence giving milk after calving | |
| 'freshener | |
| —n | |
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