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