freshen

• Verb, das angibt, dass etwas frisch, sauber oder erneuert gemacht wird, oft durch Hinzufügen von etwas oder Wiederherstellen des ursprünglichen Zustands; auch im Sinne von auffrischen, erfrischen oder beleben.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something fresh, clean, or renewed, often by adding something or restoring its original state.

1. Make something freshB1formal

   To make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant, especially by adding air, water, or cleaning.

   Erfrischen

   • She opened the window to freshen the room.
   • He used a spray to freshen the air in the car.
   • The rain helped freshen the garden after the dry spell.

   Synonymeaircleanfreshen upinvigoratepurifyrefreshrenewrevitalizespruce upventilate

   Antonymecontaminatefoulpollutestaletaint

2. Renew or reviveB2informal

   To restore something to a better or more lively state.

   Erfrischen

   • A short nap helped freshen her energy.
   • They freshened the paint on the old fence.
   • The coffee break freshened everyone's spirits.

   Synonymeinvigoraterefreshrejuvenaterenewrestorerevitalizerevive

   Antonymedeadendrainenervateexhaustfatiguesaptireweary

3. Top up a drinkB1informal

   To add more liquid to a glass or cup, especially an alcoholic drink.

   Nachschenken

   • Let me freshen your glass of wine.
   • He freshened his drink with some ice and soda.
   • The bartender offered to freshen everyone's cocktails.

   Synonymefill uprefillreplenishtop-up

Phrasal-Variantenfreshen up