freshen
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verb \ˈfre-shən\fresh·enedfresh·en·ing \-sh(ə-)niŋ\
Definition of FRESHEN
intransitive verb
1
: to grow or become fresh: as a of wind : to increase in strength b : to become fresh in appearance or vitality —usually used with up <freshen up with a shower>
2
of a milk animal : to begin lactating
transitive verb
See Examples of FRESHEN
- a mint that freshens the breath
- Can I freshen your drink?
First Known Use of FRESHEN
1697
Related to FRESHEN
- Synonyms
- renew, recharge, recreate, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, repair, restore, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, revivify
fresh·en
transitive verb \ˈfresh-ən\ (Medical Dictionary)fresh·ened; fresh·en·ing \ˈfresh-(ə-)niŋ\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of FRESHEN
of a milk animal : to begin lactating
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