refresh

re·fresh

verb \ri-ˈfresh\

Definition of REFRESH

transitive verb

1

: to restore strength and animation to : revive

2

: to freshen up : renovate

3

a : to restore or maintain by renewing supply : replenish

b : arouse, stimulate <let me refresh your memory>

4

: to run water over or restore water to

5

: to update or renew (as an image, a display screen, or the contents of a computer memory) especially by sending a new signal

intransitive verb

1

: to become refreshed

2

: to take refreshment

3

: to lay in fresh provisions

— refresh noun

Examples of REFRESH

1. <brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun>
2. <we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing>

Origin of REFRESH

Middle English refresshen, from Anglo-French refreschir, from re- + fresch fresh — more at fresh

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to REFRESH

Synonyms

freshen, recharge, recreate, renew, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, repair, restore, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, revivify

Related Words

make over, overhaul, reclaim, recondition, reconstitute, redesign, redevelop, redo, reengineer, refurbish, rehab, rehabilitate, remake, remodel, renovate; refill, replenish, resupply; modernize, update

Near Antonyms

diet, fast

See Synonym Discussion at renew

Rhymes with REFRESH

afresh, bobeche, calèche, enmesh, gooseflesh, horseflesh, parfleche, tête-bêche