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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. 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.

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

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   refresh: [verb] to restore strength and animation to : revive.

4. 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.

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

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   Refresh definition: to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).. See examples of REFRESH used in a sentence.

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

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   5 meanings: 1. to make or become fresh or vigorous, as through rest, drink, or food; revive or reinvigorate 2. to enliven.... Click for more definitions.

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

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   Define refresh. refresh synonyms, refresh pronunciation, refresh translation, English dictionary definition of refresh. ) v. re·freshed, re·fresh·ing, re·fresh·es v. tr. 1. a. To revive or reinvigorate, as with rest, food, or drink: She was refreshed by a quick nap. b.

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

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   [transitive] refresh your/somebody’s memory to remind yourself/somebody of something, especially with the help of something that can be seen or heard synonym jog. He had to refresh his memory by looking at his notes. [transitive, intransitive] refresh (something) (computing) to make the most recent information show, for example on an internet ...

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. SKIP TO CONTENT. Learn; Dictionary; ... Definitions of refresh. verb. make fresh again. synonyms: freshen, refreshen. see more see less. antonyms:

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

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    3 [transitive] refresh your/someone's memory to remind yourself/someone of something, especially with the help of something that can be seen or heard synonym jog He had to refresh his memory by looking at his notes.; 4 [transitive, intransitive] refresh (something) (computing) to get the most recent information, for example on an Internet page, by clicking on a button on the screen Click here ...

11. 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.