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- [fresh-uh n]
- /ˈfrɛʃ ən/
- /ˈfreʃ.ən/
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- [fresh-uh n]
- /ˈfrɛʃ ən/
Definitions of freshen word
- verb with object freshen to make fresh; refresh, revive, or renew: We need a good rain to freshen the flowers. 1
- verb with object freshen to remove saltiness from. 1
- verb with object freshen Nautical. to preserve (a rope in use) from prolonged friction or concentrated stress on any one part. 1
- verb without object freshen to become or grow fresh. 1
- verb without object freshen to commence giving milk after calving. to give birth. 1
- noun freshen Make (something) newer, cleaner, or more attractive. 1
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Origin of freshen
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1690-1700; fresh + -en1
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Parts of speech for Freshen
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
freshen popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
freshen usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for freshen
verb freshen
- invigorate — to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
- sweeten — to make sweet, as by adding sugar.
- cleanse — To cleanse a place, person, or organization of something dirty, unpleasant, or evil means to make them free from it.
- refresh — to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).
- restore — to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish: to restore order.
Antonyms for freshen
verb freshen
- destroy — To destroy something means to cause so much damage to it that it is completely ruined or does not exist any more.
- suppress — to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.): to suppress the Communist and certain left-leaning parties.
- bore — If someone or something bores you, you find them dull and uninteresting.
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- overuse — to use too much or too often: to overuse an expression.
Top questions with freshen
- how to freshen stale bread?
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