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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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   What does refresh mean?

   • Refresh is a very common word that can be used in many different contexts, most of which involve renewing or restoring something in a way that improves it. It’s also that thing you do to reload your social feed a million times. Looking to refresh your look?

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   Where did the word'refresh' come from?

   • The first records of refresh come from the 1300s. It comes from the Middle English refreschen. It is made up of the prefix re-, meaning “again,” and fresh, generally meaning “new” or “not stale.” To refresh something is often to make it fresh or like new again. You can refresh your look by getting some new clothes, or maybe a haircut.

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   What does fresh mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! REFRESH definition: 1. to make someone less hot or tired: 2. to make the most recent information on an internet page…. Learn more.

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   What is the meaning of refreschen?

   • 1. to renew the vigor or energy of (oneself or another), as with food, drink, or rest. 2. to stimulate (the memory). 3. to reinvigorate or cheer (the mind or spirits). 5. to take refreshment, esp. food or drink. 6. to become fresh or vigorous again; revive. [1325–75; Middle English refreschen < Middle French refreschir, Old French.

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     REFRESH definicja: 1. to make someone less hot or tired: 2....

   • Refresh: Italian Translation

     refresh translate: rinfrescare, ristorare, fare il refresh,...

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     REFRESH translate: làm tỉnh táo. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     REFRESH translate: rafraîchir, rafraîchir. Learn more in the...

   • Refresh: Portuguese Translation

     REFRESH translate: refrescar, atualizar, (página web),...

   • Refresh: German Translation

     REFRESH translate: erfrischen. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Refresh definition: to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).. See examples of REFRESH used in a sentence.

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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.

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    Refresh means to revive, renew, or make fresh. It can also mean to update a web page or a computer screen. See different meanings, synonyms, and translations of refresh in English and Spanish.