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re·fresh

refresh

 
 
pronunciation:
rih fresh
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: refreshes, refreshing, refreshed
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
definition 2: to make fresh again, as by watering.
synonyms:
renew, revive
similar words:
recondition, refurbish, restore
definition 3: to recall to or stimulate (the mind or memory).
synonyms:
revive
antonyms:
addle
similar words:
jog, prod, quicken, restore
definition 4: in computing, to reload (the current webpage that one is on).
 
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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derivations: refreshed (adj.), refreshing (adj.), refresher (n.)
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