freshen

[ˈfreʃən]

freshen Definition

• 1. to make something fresh or fresher, especially by cleaning or adding new things
• 2. to become fresh or fresher

Using freshen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "freshen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need to freshen up the room before the guests arrive.

• Example

  She freshened her breath with a mint.

• Example

  The rain freshened the air.

• Example

  He freshened his appearance with a new haircut.

freshen Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for freshen

• renew
• revive
• refresh
• renovate
• rejuvenate

Antonyms for freshen

• stale
• musty
• foul

Phrases with freshen

• freshen up

  to wash or clean oneself quickly

  Example

  I'm going to freshen up before we go out.

• freshen someone's memory

  to remind someone of something they have forgotten

  Example

  Can you freshen my memory about what we talked about yesterday?

• freshen the drink

  to add more ice or mixer to a drink to make it colder or stronger

  Example

  Can you freshen my drink, please?

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Summary: freshen in Brief

The verb 'freshen' [ˈfreʃən] means to make something fresh or fresher, often by cleaning or adding new things. It can also mean to become fresh or fresher. Examples include 'I need to freshen up the room before the guests arrive.' and 'She freshened her breath with a mint.' 'Freshen' extends into phrases like 'freshen up,' meaning to wash or clean oneself quickly, and 'freshen someone's memory,' meaning to remind someone of something they have forgotten.