re'freshful

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refresh (rɪˈfrɛʃ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  (usually tr or reflexive) to make or become fresh or vigorous, as through rest, drink, or food; revive or reinvigorate
2.  (tr) to enliven (something worn or faded), as by adding new decorations
3.  (tr) to stimulate (the memory)
4.  (tr) to replenish, as with new equipment or stores
5.  computing to display the latest updated version (of a web page or document); reload
 
[C14: from Old French refreschir; see re-, fresh]
 
re'freshful
 
adj

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