freshen
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for freshen, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make something fresh, clean, or lively again.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use freshen
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Formed from fresh plus the verb-forming suffix -en, meaning "to make."
Full origin of freshen →Frequently asked questions
What does “freshen” mean?
The word “freshen” means to make something fresh, clean, or lively again. In plain terms, to make something (or yourself) feel new, clean, or more lively again.
How do you pronounce “freshen”?
“Freshen” is pronounced FREH-shuhn (/ˈfɹɛʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “freshen” in a sentence?
Here is “freshen” used in a sentence: “She freshened the room with a vase of flowers.”
What part of speech is “freshen”?
“Freshen” is a verb.
How many meanings does “freshen” have?
“Freshen” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make something fresh, clean, or lively again.