refresh

[ ri-fresh ]
/ rɪˈfrɛʃ /
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verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

to take refreshment, especially food or drink.
to become fresh or vigorous again; revive.

Origin of refresh

1325–75; Middle English refreschen < Middle French refreschir, Old French. See re-, fresh

OTHER WORDS FROM refresh

re·fresh·ful, adjective re·fresh·ful·ly, adverb un·re·freshed, adjective well-re·freshed, adjective

Words nearby refresh

refrain, reframe, refrangible, refreeze, refresco, refresh, refresh rate, refreshen, refresher, refresher course, refreshing

Words related to refreshed

rejuvenate, reinvigorate, revive, replenish, exhilarate, stimulate, cool, regain, restore, prompt, repair, enliven, brace, recreate, reanimate, update, renovate, revivify, cheer, revitalize

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British Dictionary definitions for refreshed

refresh
/ (rɪˈfrɛʃ) /

verb

(usually tr or reflexive) to make or become fresh or vigorous, as through rest, drink, or food; revive or reinvigorate
(tr) to enliven (something worn or faded), as by adding new decorations
(tr) to stimulate (the memory)
(tr) to replenish, as with new equipment or stores
computing to display the latest updated version (of a web page or document); reload

Derived forms of refresh

refreshful, adjective

Word Origin for refresh

C14: from Old French refreschir; see re-, fresh

Medical definitions for refreshed

refresh
[ rĭ-frĕsh′ ]

v.

To cause to recuperate; revive.
To renew by stimulation.
To pare or scrape the edges of a wound to promote healing.