refresh

pronunciation

How to pronounce refresh in British English: UK [rɪˈfreʃ] word uk audio image

How to pronounce refresh in American English: US [rɪˈfreʃ] word us audio image

Verb:

refresh one's memory
make (to feel) fresh
become or make oneself fresh again
make fresh again

Word Origin

refresh (v.): late 14c., from Old French refreschier "refresh, renew" (12c.; Modern French rafraîchir), from re- "again" (see re-) + fresche "fresh" (Modern French frais), from a Germanic source (such as Old High German frisc "fresh," see fresh (adj.)). Related: Refreshed; refreshing.

Synonym

v.

or fix do refurnish restore up polish recondition over repair

v.

up brighten liven cheer enliven make fresh

v.

rejuvenate pick energize invigorate revive renew reanimate regenerate up revitalize vivify

v.

set awaken reawaken jog cue in prompt motivate remind activate motion stimulate freshen arouse kindle rouse

Antonym

vt. & vi.

tire weary exhaust

Example

1. You know how people refresh their user experience with us ?

2. Measure results , reconnect , rene , refresh

3. Skip this ipad generation and wait for a possible sooner-than-expected refresh ?

4. A major retailer claims that apple will refresh its ipod touch line in september with a 5mp camera and facetime support .

5. Refresh your joy often , by starting over or approaching things from a new angle or doing something a bit differently .

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