freshen

fresh-en · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To make or become fresh, clean, or more pleasant.

  2. 2.

    (Of wind) to become stronger or cooler.

  3. 3.

    To add more of a drink to someone's glass.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    freshen up — to wash and tidy oneself quickly
  • •
    freshen someone's drink — to refill or add to someone's beverage

Related words

Antonyms: spoil, stale
See also: fresh, refresh, renew
Synonyms: refresh, renew, revive

Etymology

From fresh + -en (verbal suffix). The base word comes from Old English fersc ("fresh, not salty").