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refresh Definition

re·fresh (ri fres̸h′)

transitive verb

  1. to make fresh by cooling, wetting, etc. rains refreshing parched plants
  2. to make (another or oneself) feel cooler, stronger, more energetic, etc. than before, as by food, drink, or sleep
  3. to replenish, as by new supplies; renew
  4. to revive or stimulate (the memory, etc.)

Etymology: ME refreschen < OFr refrescher: see re- & fresh

intransitive verb

  1. to become fresh again; revive
  2. to take refreshment, as food or drink
  3. to lay in fresh supplies

refresh Related Forms
re·fresh′er noun
refresh Synonyms

refresh

v.

invigorate, stimulate, restore, freshen up; see renew 1, revive 1. See syn. study at renew.

refresh Usage Examples

Object

  • palate: Or chill a fruity, dry rosé to refresh the palate between mouthfuls.
  • button: Click the refresh map button at the end of the layers list.
  • rate: Camera - refresh rate of 15 times per second.
  • wake: The others had let Ako and himself sleep so that they would wake refreshed and able to memorize spells for the day ahead.
  • feeling: And now, with the option of overnight sailing you can sleep on the ferry and arrive feeling refreshed and ready to explore!
  • page: To refresh a page, you can click the refresh link on the page.

Preposition: on

  • basis: The data will be " read-only " and probably refreshed on a nightly basis.

Modifying Another Word

  • suitably: Today is a rest day so, suitably refreshed, the team will play Peru tomorrow.
  • automatically: Click here to view a page which does automatically refresh every 60 seconds.
  • manually: Right now you come back to the page and only if you manually refresh the page - the redirect happends!
  • constantly: Their teaching is fed by knowledge which is constantly refreshed.
  • continually: America's cybersecurity Strategy must be dynamic and continually refreshed to adapt to the changing environment.
  • continuously: The data is continuously refreshed and updated through rigorous research, and is regularly cross-referenced with the FSA Register.

Used with why or when

  • when: This dish is also delicious and refreshing when slightly chilled.

Infinitive complement

  • hear: How refreshing to hear a politician put common sense ahead of dogma.
  • see: Letter from reader Hi Gary, How refreshing to see the results of your hoard testing.
  • read: It was refreshing to read on the internet a piece like this.
  • find: It's refreshing then to find that they're not.

Preposition: in

  • water: Drain well and refresh in cold water to prevent further cooking.

Preposition: for

  • update: Guardian Unlimited, UK - 7 hours ago Press refresh for latest updates.