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re·fresh
 refresh
- pronunciation:
- rih
fresh
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
refreshed, refreshes, refreshing |
| definition 1: |
to revive the energy or spirits of (a person), as with food, rest or a bath.
- synonyms:
- renew, revive
- antonyms:
- jade, weary
- similar words:
- brace, energize, fortify, invigorate, quicken, reanimate, rejuvenate, restore, revitalize, soothe, stimulate
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| definition 2: |
to make fresh again, as by watering.
- synonyms:
- renew, revive
- similar words:
- recondition, refurbish, restore
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| definition 3: |
to recall to or stimulate (the mind or memory).
- synonyms:
- revive
- antonyms:
- addle
- similar words:
- jog, prod, quicken, restore
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| related words: |
rejuvenate, rest, restore, soothe |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to restore one's freshness or energy; revive.
- synonyms:
- revive
- antonyms:
- exhaust, jade, weary
- similar words:
- quicken, renew
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| related words: |
soothe |
| derivations: |
refreshed (adj.), refreshing (adj.), refresher (n.) |
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