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   refresh

   /rɪˈfrɛʃ/

   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): "refresh the screen frequently to make mistakes easier to identify"
   • ▪ place or keep (food) in cold water so as to cool it or maintain its freshness: "drain the eggs and refresh them immediately in cold water"
   • 2. pour more (drink) for someone or refill (a container) with drink: North American "the tea is cold and the pot needs refreshing" Similar refillreplenishrechargetop up

   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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREFRESH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REFRESH definition: 1. to make someone less hot or tired: 2. to make the most recent information on an internet page…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREFRESH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the act of changing something to make it look newer and better, or the thing that is changed: Here are some tips for a complete living-room refresh. A refresh of the exisisting phone will be unveiled next month. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. refresh noun [C] (REFILL)

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › refreshRefresh Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of REFRESH is to restore strength and animation to : revive. How to use refresh in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Refresh.

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

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   refresh definition: 1. to make you feel less hot or tired: 2. to make the most recent information on an Internet page…. Learn more.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › refreshREFRESH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   verb (used with object) to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively). Synonyms: revive. to stimulate (the memory). to make fresh again; reinvigorate or cheer (a person, the mind, spirits, etc.). Synonyms: reanimate, enliven, freshen. Antonyms: discourage, dispirit.

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

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   If something refreshes you when you have become hot, tired, or thirsty, it makes you feel cooler or more energetic. The lotion cools and refreshes the skin. [VERB noun] They had stopped by a spring to refresh themselves. [VERB noun] Synonyms: revive, cool, freshen, revitalize More Synonyms of refresh.

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

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

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › refreshRefresh - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

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

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    refresh meaning, definition, what is refresh: to make someone feel less tired or less ...: Learn more.

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

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    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.