English verb: freshen | |||
1. | freshen (change) make (to feel) fresh | ||
Samples | The cool water refreshed us. | ||
Synonyms | refresh | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | regenerate, renew | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | air, air out, vent, ventilate | ||
2. | freshen (body) become or make oneself fresh again | ||
Samples | She freshened up after the tennis game. | ||
Synonyms | freshen up, refresh, refreshen | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | change | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | lave, wash up | ||
3. | freshen (body) make fresh again | ||
Synonyms | refresh, refreshen | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
Antonyms | fag out, tire out, wear down, wear out, wear upon, weary, fatigue, jade, outwear, tire, fag, wear | ||