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freshen

[ fresh-uhn ]

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)

  1. to become or grow fresh.
  2. (of a cow)
    1. to commence giving milk after calving.
    2. to give birth.

verb phrase

  1. to make oneself feel freshly clean or neat, as by washing, changing clothes, etc.:

    to freshen up after a long trip.

freshen

/ ˈfrɛʃən /

verb

  1. to make or become fresh or fresher
  2. often foll by up to refresh (oneself), esp by washing
  3. intr (of the wind) to increase
  4. to lose or cause to lose saltiness
  5. intr
    1. (of farm animals) to give birth
    2. (of cows) to commence giving milk after calving


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Derived Forms

  • ˈfreshener, noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of freshen1

First recorded in 1690–1700; fresh + -en 1

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Example Sentences

The best dental chews for dogs can keep your best friend’s mouth and body healthy, and even freshen their breath.

That’s also the best way to freshen back panels and straps, which get stinky from being in contact with our bodies on rides.

When Spears wanted to freshen up her home, such as updating the color of her cabinets, Jamie allegedly refused to hand over her own money, saying it would be too expensive.

Chips and pretzels, cookies and crackers, nuts and bars, jerky and fruit leathers, the gum and mints that provide some semblance of freshening up during hours on the road.

From Eater

Carpet room deodorizers can freshen the carpet and the room, but be judicious with them.

He bravely promises to “deliver life-changing results” to those with deep enough pockets to freshen up and stop aging.

Maybe you think Botox is no big deal—a quick lunchtime jab to freshen up the face?

Talking to NPR, scholar Quentin Taylor tries to freshen up the metaphor.

Lightning from the east and west accompanied the rain, but the wind was steady, and did not freshen or lull during the showers.

A light rain had fallen the night before, just enough to beat down the dust and freshen the landscape.

However, I think we shall do, if the wind does not freshen again.

I was but planning with this minion here some way to freshen your spirits.

Naturally it took them time to scrub and generally freshen after an all days ride on the train.

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