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   refresh

   /rɪˈfrɛʃ/

   verb

   • 1. give new strength or energy to; reinvigorate: "the shower had refreshed her" Similar reinvigoraterevitalizereviverestorebracefortifystrengthengive new strength toenlivenperk upstimulatefreshenenergizeexhilaratereanimatewake upresuscitaterevivifyrejuvenateregeneraterenewbreathe new life intoblow away the cobwebsinformal:buck uppep uprare:inspiritOpposite weary
   • ▪ stimulate or jog (someone's memory) by checking or going over previous information: "he was able to refresh her memory on many points" Similar jogstimulatepromptprodactivaterousearousecuehelp outgive someone a cue
   • ▪ revise or update (skills or knowledge): "short-term courses give nurses an opportunity to refresh their skills"
   • ▪ update the display on (a screen): "refresh the screen frequently to make mistakes easier to identify"
   • ▪ place or keep (food) in cold water so as to cool it or maintain its freshness: "drain the eggs and refresh them immediately in cold water"
   • 2. pour more (drink) for someone or refill (a container) with drink: North American "the tea is cold and the pot needs refreshing" Similar refillreplenishrechargetop up

   noun

   • 1. an act or function of updating the display on a screen: "a faster-running system with snappy screen refreshes"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French refreschier, from re- ‘back’ + fres(che) ‘fresh’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › refreshRefresh Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of REFRESH is to restore strength and animation to : revive. How to use refresh in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Refresh.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › refreshREFRESH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   When you refresh someone’s memory, you restore it by doing something to remind them of something they forgot about or couldn’t think of. Refresh is used in more specific ways in the context of technology.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREFRESH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REFRESH definition: 1. to make someone less hot or tired: 2. to make the most recent information on an internet page…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREFRESH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   REFRESH meaning: 1. to make someone less hot or tired: 2. to make the most recent information on an internet page…. Learn more.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › refreshRefresh - definition of refresh by The Free Dictionary

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   1. ( usually tr or reflexive) to make or become fresh or vigorous, as through rest, drink, or food; revive or reinvigorate. 2. ( tr) to enliven (something worn or faded), as by adding new decorations. 3. ( tr) to stimulate (the memory)

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREFRESH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. verb. If something refreshes you when you have become hot, tired, or thirsty, it makes you feel cooler or more energetic. The lotion cools and refreshes the skin. [VERB noun] They had stopped by a spring to refresh themselves. [VERB noun] Synonyms: revive, cool, freshen, revitalize More Synonyms of refresh.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionrefresh verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of refresh verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › refreshRefresh - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To refresh is to renew or revive — to make someone feel newly clean or invigorated. After a long, hot run, a glass of lemonade might refresh you. You might refresh yourself by taking a shower or a nap, and you can easily refresh your breath by brushing your teeth.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishrefresh | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    refresh definition: 1. to make you feel less hot or tired: 2. to make the most recent information on an Internet page…. Learn more.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › refreshrefresh | meaning of refresh in Longman Dictionary of...

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    refresh meaning, definition, what is refresh: to make someone feel less tired or less ...: Learn more.