freshen

UK
/ˈfrɛʃən/
US
/ˈfrɛʃən/

Translations

freshenverb
freshened
Past Simple
freshened
Past Participle
freshening
Gerund
UK
/ˈfrɛʃən/
US
/ˈfrɛʃən/
She went to the bathroom to freshen up before dinner.
Она пошла в ванную, чтобы освежиться перед ужином.
I need to freshen the room before the guests arrive.
Мне нужно освежить комнату перед приходом гостей.

Definitions

freshenverb
To make something more pleasant or attractive by adding or changing something.
She decided to freshen the room with a new coat of paint.
To make something cleaner or more fragrant.
He used air freshener to freshen the air in the living room.
To make oneself feel more awake or alert.
After a long flight, she went to the restroom to freshen up before the meeting.
Of wind, air, or weather: to become stronger, cooler, or fresher.
The breeze freshened as dusk fell.