English verb: refresh | |||
1. | refresh (cognition) refresh one's memory | ||
Samples | I reviewed the material before the test. | ||
Synonyms | brush up, review | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | call back, call up, recall, recollect, remember, retrieve, think | ||
2. | refresh (change) make (to feel) fresh | ||
Samples | The cool water refreshed us. | ||
Examples | The performance is likely to refresh Sue | ||
Synonyms | freshen | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | regenerate, renew | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | air, air out, vent, ventilate | ||
3. | refresh (body) become or make oneself fresh again | ||
Samples | She freshened up after the tennis game. | ||
Synonyms | freshen, freshen up, refreshen | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | change | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | lave, wash up | ||
4. | refresh (body) make fresh again | ||
Synonyms | freshen, 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 | ||