26984 words

freshen

6 definitions • 7 examples
1
to make something cleaner and/or cooler:

Examples:

She opened a window to freshen up the room.
2
If a wind freshens, it becomes stronger and cooler:

Examples:

The wind is expected to freshen as it moves in from the east.
3
If you freshen someone's especially alcoholic drink, you add more to it:

Examples:

Here, let me freshen your drink.
4
to make something more clean and pleasant:

Examples:

These mints are supposed to freshen your breath.
5
to make the air cleaner or cooler:

Examples:

[ T ] She opened a window to freshen the room.
[ I ] The wind freshened (= became stronger and cooler) and dragged my hair across my eyes.
6
to add more to someone's alcoholic drink:

Examples:

Can I freshen your drink ?

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