Freshen: meaning, definitions and examples

🌱
Add to dictionary

freshen

 

[ ˈfrɛʃən ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

make new

To freshen means to make something fresh or new again. This can involve revitalizing or renewing an object, space, or even a person's appearance or demeanor. Freshening can also refer to improving the air quality or smell in an environment.

Synonyms

refresh, renew, revitalize

Examples of usage

  • Please freshen the room with air freshener.
  • She decided to freshen her makeup before the event.
  • We need to freshen up the paint in the living room.

Translations

Translations of the word "freshen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 refrescar

🇮🇳 ताज़ा करना

🇩🇪 auffrischen

🇮🇩 menyegarkan

🇺🇦 освіжити

🇵🇱 odświeżyć

🇯🇵 新鮮にする

🇫🇷 rafraîchir

🇪🇸 refrescar

🇹🇷 tazelemek

🇰🇷 새롭게 하다

🇸🇦 تنشيط

🇨🇿 osvěžit

🇸🇰 osviežiť

🇨🇳 刷新

🇸🇮 osvežiti

🇮🇸 endurnýja

🇰🇿 жаңарту

🇬🇪 გახსნის

🇦🇿 təzələmək

🇲🇽 refrescar

Etymology

The word 'freshen' originates from the Middle English term 'freschen', which is derived from the adjective 'fresh'. The adjective 'fresh' has roots in the Old English 'fresc', meaning 'new, alive', and is related to the Proto-West Germanic 'frisk', meaning 'cool' or 'fresh'. Over time, 'freshen' evolved to take on additional meanings, including the act of making something more pleasant or improving its state. The transition towards a more modern usage reflects a cultural emphasis on rejuvenation and the continuous desire for improvement in various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,269, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.