refreshen

An obsolete verb meaning to make fresh or freshen again; no longer in standard modern use.

• 🇩🇪Veralteter englischer Verb, das bedeutet, etwas wieder frisch zu machen oder erneut zu erfrischen; im modernen Standardenglisch nicht mehr gebräuchlich.

1. Become fresh again B2 informal

   To become or make oneself fresh again, typically after feeling tired or weary.

   • She took a short nap to refreshen herself before the evening event.
   • After a long walk, he sat down to refreshen with a cold drink.
   • A quick shower can really refreshen you after a workout.

   🇩🇪Sich erfrischen

   Synonyme: freshenreanimaterefreshreinvigoraterejuvenaterenewrevive

   Antonyme: drainenervateexhaustfatiguetireweary

2. Make fresh again B2 informal

   To restore something to a fresh or renewed state.

   • The rain helped to refreshen the air in the city.
   • He used a spray to refreshen the stale room.
   • A coat of paint can refreshen an old piece of furniture.

   🇩🇪Erfrischen

   Synonyme: freshenrefreshrejuvenaterenewrestorerevitalizerevive