freshen

[ˈfreʃən]

freshen Definition

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

Antonyms for freshen

Phrases with freshen

  • 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?

  • 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.

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