transitive (reflexive). To take one's rest; to give oneself rest or repose. Also figurative and in extended use.

To refresh with repose or food: to entertain, accommodate hospitably. Also reflexive. Obsolete.

transitive (reflexive). To rest oneself, be at peace. Obsolete. rare.

transitive. To comfort or console.

transitive (reflexive). To make oneself fresher; to restore one's strength or energy, esp. by resting, walking, having food or drink, etc. Also figur…

transitive (reflexive). Of a person or animal: to refresh oneself; to amuse or disport oneself. Obsolete.

transitive. To give (a person or animal) time to rest and recover after vigorous physical activity; to give (a person or animal) a breather…

transitive (and reflexive). To restore from weariness; to refresh or rest.

transitive. To restore to a good or normal physical condition from a state of weakness or exhaustion; to refresh, reinvigorate (nature, strength, a…

transitive (reflexive). To expose oneself to the fresh air; to take the air; to go for a walk outdoors.

transitive (reflexive). To refresh or reinvigorate oneself.

transitive. To refresh (another, oneself), esp. with food or drink; to restore from weariness or fatigue. Now rare (archaic and humorous in later…

transitive (reflexive). To entertain or treat (oneself) with food, drink, or amusement. Frequently with with.

reflexive. To restore (oneself) from fatigue.

transitive (reflexive). = refresh, v. 1b. rare.

To strengthen or revive physically. transitive. Of food or drink: to refresh or invigorate (a person, the body, etc.). Also with person as…

transitive. To deliver or recover from lassitude.