refreshen

verb

ri-ˈfre-shən How to pronounce refreshen (audio)
Definition of refreshennext
as in to refresh
to bring back to a former condition or vigor refreshened the wilting flowers by cutting the stems again and putting them in a vase with water

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshen
  1. refresh
  2. restore
  3. revive
  4. renew
Verb
  • The idea is less frozen-in-time theme hotel and more modern luxury resort, and the latest room refreshes and restaurant additions have gotten it almost there.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Best Women’s Clothing Deals There is no better time to refresh your closet than right now while Macy’s incredible summer sale is happening.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of refresh
Verb
  • Preparations are underway to replace the foundation of this streetlight so wiring repairs can be made to restore lighting.
    — Elle McLogan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Vestige currently has 25 properties in Spain in various states of being restored.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of restore
Verb
  • Now, Trump claims to have used the threat to revive the Keystone XL pipeline.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Researcher Lynn Wong is eager to revive the festival in Singapore through an initiative called Qixi Fest, a multiday event launched in 2023.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of revive
Verb
  • As some communities across the country are choosing to end their relationship with Flock Safety and its license plate readers over privacy and police misuse concerns, several Chicago suburbs are renewing their use of the controversial police tool.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The idea is to cleanse the body from toxicity and renew your cells.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of renew
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