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   Re·fresh

   /rəˈfreSH/

   

   verb

   • 1. give new strength or energy to; reinvigorate: "the shower had refreshed her" Similar reinvigoraterevitalizereviverestorebracefortifystrengthengive new strength toenlivenperk upstimulatefreshenenergizeexhilaratereanimatewake upresuscitaterevivifyrejuvenateregeneraterenewbreathe new life intoblow away the cobwebsinformal:buck uppep uprare:inspiritOpposite weary
   • ▪ stimulate or jog (someone's memory) by checking or going over previous information: "he was able to refresh her memory on many points" Similar jogstimulatepromptprodactivaterousearousecuehelp outgive someone a cue
   • ▪ revise or update (skills or knowledge): "short-term courses give nurses an opportunity to refresh their skills"
   • ▪ update the display on (a screen).
   • ▪ pour more (drink) for someone or refill (a container) with drink: "the tea is cold and the pot needs refreshing" Similar refillreplenishrechargetop up
   • ▪ place or keep (food) in cold water so as to cool or maintain freshness.

   noun

   • 1. an act or function of updating the display on a screen: "a faster-running system with snappy screen refreshes"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French refreschier, from re- ‘back’ + fres(che) ‘fresh’.

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   To refresh is to renew or revive — to make someone feel newly clean or invigorated. After a long, hot run, a glass of lemonade might refresh you. You might refresh yourself by taking a shower or a nap, and you can easily refresh your breath by brushing your teeth.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREFRESH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 28, 2024 · refresh in American English. (rɪˈfreʃ) transitive verb. 1. to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively) 2. to stimulate (the memory) 3. to make fresh again; reinvigorate or cheer (a person, the mind, spirits, etc.)

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › refreshRefresh - definition of refresh by The Free Dictionary

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   v. tr. 1. a. To revive or reinvigorate, as with rest, food, or drink: She was refreshed by a quick nap. b. To renew by stimulation: refresh one's memory; refreshed my French with an online course. 2. To make cool, clean, or moist; freshen up: refreshed the lettuce under the faucet. 3. To fill up again; replenish: refresh a drink. 4.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionrefresh verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   See refresh in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: refresh. Definition of refresh verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › refreshrefresh | meaning of refresh in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Computers re‧fresh /rɪˈfreʃ/ verb 1 [ transitive] to make someone feel less tired or less hot A shower will refresh you. refresh yourself (with something) He refreshed himself with a glass of iced tea. 2 → refresh somebody’s memory 3 → refresh somebody’s drink 4 [ intransitive, ...

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishrefresh | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to make you feel less hot or tired: A cool drink should refresh you. [ I, T ] to make the most recent information on an Internet page appear on your computer. refresh sb's memory. to help someone remember something. (Definition of refresh from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of refresh.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › refreshfulREFRESH Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   Refresh definition: . See examples of REFRESH used in a sentence.