freshen

verb

fresh·en ˈfre-shən

freshened; freshening ˈfre-sh(ə-)niŋ

Synonyms of freshen next

intransitive verb

: to grow or become fresh: such as

of wind : to increase in strength

: to become fresh in appearance or vitality

—usually used with up

freshen up with a shower

of a milk animal : to begin lactating

transitive verb

: to make fresh

also : refresh, revive

freshener

ˈfre-sh(ə-)nər

noun

Example Sentences

a mint that freshens the breath Can I freshen your drink?

Recent Examples on the Web Every couple falls into a relationship rut, says Orbuch, and even just driving a different route around your neighborhood can freshen things up. —

Women's Health, 10 Feb. 2023 Brushing your tongue helps to freshen breath and clean your mouth of any bacteria. —

Bianca London, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2023 Already, Twitter Blue exists, a monthly subscription service that gives users access to premium features for a price, so Musk may work to freshen that plot and entice big-name account holders to tweet more. —

Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 25 Apr. 2022 Plus, the addition of natural mint flavoring helps freshen their breath with every bite. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2023 Toppings of cilantro, lime juice and yogurt freshen each serving. —

Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 9 Mar. 2022 The Biden administration has condemned the 2018 killing but now plans to freshen ties with the desert kingdom. —

Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2022 The French are all about Cachou Lajaunie pastels, which are intended to freshen your breath after a meal. —

Rebecca Douglas, Bon Appétit, 20 Apr. 2022 There’s just so much even a fine actor like Michael Shannon can do to freshen such stale material, even when he’s given a plum role as a demanding coach who expects the impossible from his young charges. —

Joe Leydon, Variety, 28 Oct. 2021 See More

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