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freshens

/ˈfreʃənz/ /ˈfreʃnz/

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verb

To become fresh.

Examples :

"Here are a few options, ordered from simplest to slightly more complex: * The rain freshens the air. * A cool shower freshens me up after a workout. * Morning dew freshens the garden. "

nature condition

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(of wind) To become stronger.

Examples :

"The wind freshens in the afternoon, making it a good time to fly a kite. "

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(of a cow) To begin or resume giving milk, especially after calving; to cause to resume giving milk.

Examples :

"The farmer knows his cow freshens soon after she gives birth to her calf. "

animal physiology agriculture

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verb

Examples :

"A cool breeze freshens the air after the summer rain. "

nature environment

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To give redness to (the face or cheeks of a person with light skin).

Examples :

"The cool breeze freshens her pale cheeks as she walks home from school. "

appearance body physiology

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To make less salty; to separate, as water, from saline ingredients.

Examples :

"to freshen water, fish, or flesh"

chemistry science environment process

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verb

To relieve, as a rope, by change of place where friction wears it; or to renew, as the material used to prevent chafing.

Examples :

"to freshen a hawse"

nautical sailing technical

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verb

To top up (a drink).

Examples :

""Could you please freshen my iced tea? It's mostly ice now." "

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To top up (primer) in a firearm.

Examples :

"The old hunter freshens the pan of his flintlock rifle with a pinch of gunpowder before heading out into the woods. "

weapon military technical