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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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Origin of refresh1
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Example Sentences
We refresh the dataset on a rolling basis to ensure that any and all changes to individual races are accounted for quickly.
Americans from coast to coast are feverishly refreshing their Robinhood and TD Ameritrade brokerage apps, while newbie traders in India are enamored with penny stocks.
Dayes’ hollow-sounding drum rolls and Misch’s soft vocals present a mesmeric groove that is refreshing and an unique break from the stresses and strains coming from those who live only to harm anything in sight.
As with newer SPAC entrants, Ribbit’s blank check company also seeks to differentiate itself from its bevy of competitors with refreshed deal terms.
In addition to the rollout of its updated business matchmaking and lead-gen tools, Yelp has been involved in a phased upgrade and refresh of its UI on the desktop, mobile web and mobile app.
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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More About Refresh
What does refresh mean?
To refresh is to reinvigorate, renew, or restore something to its original condition or a better state.
In the context of technology, refresh most commonly means to reload a web page or app in order to access the most recent or updated version of a display or feed.
Example: It’s amazing how much a hot shower can really refresh your spirit.
Where does refresh come from?
The first records of refresh come from the 1300s. It comes from the Middle English refreschen. It is made up of the prefix re-, meaning “again,” and fresh, generally meaning “new” or “not stale.”
To refresh something is often to make it fresh or like new again. You can refresh your look by getting some new clothes, or maybe a haircut. Similarly, you can refresh a room by giving it a new coat of paint. When you refresh someone’s memory, you restore it by doing something to remind them of something they forgot about or couldn’t think of.
Refresh is used in more specific ways in the context of technology. We refresh (or reload) web pages and social media feeds to make sure they’re displaying the most recent content. Screens like computer monitors and TVs refresh the image on the screen rapidly—when buying one, you might consider its refresh rate.
Most commonly, refresh means to reinvigorate, reenergize, or restore, especially a person’s physical state or spirit. You could tell your guests to refresh themselves by having refreshments, which refers to light food and drink. People refresh themselves on a hot day by having cold drinks—which are often described as refreshing. At the end of a hard day, you refresh yourself through sleep—hopefully the kind that leaves you feeling refreshed.
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What are some other forms related to refresh?
- refreshed (adjective, past tense verb)
- refreshing (adjective, continuous tense verb)
- unrefreshed (adjective)
- well-refreshed (adjective)
- refreshful (adjective)
- refreshfully (adverb)
What are some synonyms for refresh?
What are some words that share a root or word element with refresh?
What are some words that often get used in discussing refresh?
How is refresh used in real life?
Refresh is a very common word that can be used in many different contexts, most of which involve renewing or restoring something in a way that improves it. It’s also that thing you do to reload your social feed a million times.
Looking to refresh your look? Try incorporating these 4 trends. https://t.co/aN3ojhybZk #FashionFriday #style
— Lilliana Vazquez (@LillianaVazquez) January 18, 2020
i want to refresh my mind, clear all my problems and just have fun with life
— Carter Reynolds (@carterreynolds) August 3, 2015
Video / screen share roll out is going well so we're bumping another 10% to a total of 40%.
Refresh your app and check if you got it!
— Discord (@discord) September 11, 2017
Try using refresh!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for refresh?
A. revive
B. rejuvenate
C. retry
D. renew
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