freshen (Meaning)
freshen (v)
make (to feel) fresh
become or make oneself fresh again
make fresh again
freshen (v. t.)
To make fresh; to separate, as water, from saline ingredients; to make less salt; as, to freshen water, fish, or flesh.
To refresh; to revive.
To relieve, as a rope, by change of place where friction wears it; or to renew, as the material used to prevent chafing; as, to freshen a hawse.
freshen (v. i.)
To grow fresh; to lose saltness.
To grow brisk or strong; as, the wind freshens.
Synonyms & Antonyms of freshen
freshen Sentence Examples
- The invigorating scent of citrus freshened the stuffy room.
- A cool breeze freshened the air, dispelling the lingering smoke.
- The freshly laundered sheets freshened the bedroom with a hint of crisp linen.
- The gardener freshened the flower beds with a generous dose of fertilizer.
- The rain freshened the soil, bringing renewed life to the wilting plants.
- The doctor prescribed a saline solution to freshen the patient's sinuses.
- The bartender freshened the cocktail with a squeeze of lime.
- The housekeeper freshened the curtains by airing them out.
- The paint freshened the walls, giving the room a brighter and more inviting atmosphere.
- The makeup artist freshened the model's look with a touch of blush and powder.
FAQs About the word freshen
make (to feel) fresh, become or make oneself fresh again, make fresh againTo make fresh; to separate, as water, from saline ingredients; to make less salt; as,
renew,restore, recreate, renovate, revive, refresh, refurbish, rejuvenate,replenish, resuscitate
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The invigorating scent of citrus freshened the stuffy room.
A cool breeze freshened the air, dispelling the lingering smoke.
The freshly laundered sheets freshened the bedroom with a hint of crisp linen.
The gardener freshened the flower beds with a generous dose of fertilizer.
