refreshen

verb

refreshened; refreshening; refreshens
Synonyms of refreshennext

Examples of refreshen in a Sentence

refreshened the wilting flowers by cutting the stems again and putting them in a vase with water

Word History

Etymology

re- + freshen

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of refreshen was in 1782

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“Refreshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refreshen. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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