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freshened

 

[ ˈfrɛʃənd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

improvement, renewal

The word 'freshened' is the past tense of the verb 'freshen,' which means to make something fresh or to renew it. This can refer to revitalizing an environment, enhancing a flavor, or refreshing someone's spirit.

Synonyms

refreshed, rejuvenated, renewed, revitalized

Examples of usage

  • She freshened the room by opening a window.
  • He freshened up the painting with a new coat.
  • Our team freshened the website design for a better user experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "freshened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 refrescado

🇮🇳 ताज़ा किया गया

🇩🇪 frisch gemacht

🇮🇩 disegarkan

🇺🇦 освіжений

🇵🇱 odświeżony

🇯🇵 新鮮にした

🇫🇷 rafraîchi

🇪🇸 frescado

🇹🇷 tazelenmiş

🇰🇷 신선하게 만든

🇸🇦 مُنعش

🇨🇿 osvěžený

🇸🇰 osviežený

🇨🇳 更新

🇸🇮 osvežen

🇮🇸 ferskur

🇰🇿 жаңартылған

🇬🇪 განახლებული

🇦🇿 təzələnmiş

🇲🇽 frescado

Word origin

The term 'freshened' originates from the Middle English word 'freshe,' which means 'not stale or spoiled.' The word has its roots in the Old English 'frysc,' meaning 'fresh, new.' Over time, the verb form 'freshen' was derived, indicating the act of making or becoming fresh. As life progressed, the concept of 'fresh' expanded from its original meanings to encompass not only physical freshness, like that of food and air but also figurative freshness in arts, ideas, and feelings. The usage of 'freshened' reflects changes in a person's or an object's state, highlighting renewal or improvement.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,208, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.