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freshen

[ fresh-uhn ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to make fresh; refresh, revive, or renew:

    We need a good rain to freshen the flowers.

  2. to remove saltiness from.
  3. Nautical. to preserve (a rope in use) from prolonged friction or concentrated stress on any one part.


verb (used without object)

  1. to become or grow fresh.
  2. (of a cow)
    1. to commence giving milk after calving.
    2. to give birth.

verb phrase

  1. to make oneself feel freshly clean or neat, as by washing, changing clothes, etc.:

    to freshen up after a long trip.

freshen

/ ˈ´Ú°ùɛʃə²Ô /

verb

  1. to make or become fresh or fresher
  2. often foll by up to refresh (oneself), esp by washing
  3. intr (of the wind) to increase
  4. to lose or cause to lose saltiness
  5. intr
    1. (of farm animals) to give birth
    2. (of cows) to commence giving milk after calving
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ´Ú°ù±ð²õ³ó±ð²Ô±ð°ù, noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of freshen1

First recorded in 1690–1700; fresh + -en 1
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Kay and Mills are two of several DJs who have gravitated to the station from Radio 1 as bosses have freshened up the schedule.

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Instead, the BBC says it simply wants to freshen up the format.

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Once in the water, the blossoms — dormant now for two weeks — began to freshen.

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Two shower suites are also available to freshen before or between flights.

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As The Rap Game UK reaches its last stage, the four finalists say it is time for new talent like them to freshen up the industry.

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