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English verb: freshen

1. freshen (change) make (to feel) fresh


SamplesThe cool water refreshed us.


Synonymsrefresh


Pattern of useSomebody ----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


SamplesShe freshened up after the tennis game.


Synonymsfreshen up, refresh, refreshen


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)change


Narrower (hyponym)lave, wash up

3. freshen (body) make fresh again


Synonymsrefresh, refreshen


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)alter, change, modify


Antonymsfag out, tire out, wear down, wear out, wear upon, weary, fatigue, jade, outwear, tire, fag, wear









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