To give new life to, or to restore to a healthy condition
“It will free the imprisoned imaginations of youth, and freshen the fading recollections of age.”
To ventilate or purify the air within a space or area
“The chambermaids come to set the table, arrange the flowers, and freshen the room by opening the windows and letting in some sunlight.”
To become colder or chillier
“As dusk fell, the January trade winds began to freshen and shift from easterly to northeasterly, as is common in the winter in this part of the world.”
To bathe or wash oneself to freshen oneself up
“I resolved that I would have one more drink, maybe two, then I would run a bath and freshen myself up.”
To groom or clothe oneself to freshen oneself up, especially with clean clothes
“The two couples went to Melody's so she could freshen up with new clothes.”
To tidy or improve the appearance of
“We recommend cleaning ceiling fan blades weekly to freshen up the room's look and create a more breathable living space.”
To vitalize or make more attractive
“You may even want to freshen the room with paint or updated decorations before your next guests arrive.”
To add more liquid to (a drink)
“While Elaine was on the phone, Maria offered to freshen everyone's drink.”
To apply perfume or a fragrant smell to
To rinse or freshen one's mouth with a liquid
To make clean and hygienic
To lessen or abate the effects of
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