refresh

verb

re·fresh ri-ˈfresh How to pronounce refresh (audio)

refreshed; refreshing; refreshes

transitive verb

: to restore strength and animation to : revive

: to freshen up : renovate

: to restore or maintain by renewing supply : replenish

: arouse, stimulate

let me refresh your memory

: to run water over or restore water to

: to update or renew (something, such as an image, the contents of a computer memory, or the displayed version of a Web page) especially by sending a new signal

… on a 720p HDTV, each pixel gets refreshed 60 times a second.

Family Circle

If you are unsure of whether the content you are viewing on a Web page is current, you should refresh the Web page.

Gary B. Shelley and Misty E. Vermaat

intransitive verb

: to become refreshed

: to take refreshment

: to lay in fresh provisions

refresh noun

Example Sentences

brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing

Recent Examples on the Web That combination yields a strong showcase for the stars, featuring a cast and backdrop that serves to refresh its old-school formula.

Brian Lowry, CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 In need of a rewatch of the iconic franchise to refresh your memory?

Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 13 Sep. 2022 If your aim is to refresh your skin each morning and night, and develop smooth texture and a glowy complexion, Rhode is worth the waitlist.

Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 Much of the revenue is expected to come from 700 bus shelters where rotating digital ads will refresh every 10 seconds.

Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 Or, match a paint color to the appliance and refresh the cabinetry around it.

Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 This week there are several unique activities happening in the San Diego region to help refresh the mind and spirit including art events, a Greek festival and a free mental health festival.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 The company also shut down all of its facilities for a day last year to refresh all employees on safety rules and procedures.

Lauren Weber, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 In the pre-climate change times, snowfall in Greenland was expected to refresh and thicken the sides of the country's glaciers, AP reports.

Joel Mathis, The Week, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

refresh

verb

as in to restore

to bring back to a former condition or vigor brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

restore
revive
recreate
freshen
renew
replenish
renovate
rejuvenate
regenerate
refreshen
revitalize
recharge
repair
redevelop
redesign
resuscitate
revivify
overhaul
refurbish
remodel
update
refill
recondition
reconstitute
redo
modernize
reengineer
reclaim
rehabilitate
rehab
remake
resupply
make over

as in to eat

to take a meal we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing

Synonyms & Similar Words

eat
feed
dine
feast
partake
snack
break bread
nibble
fare
pig out
victual
repast
mess
graze
lunch
banquet
dine out
nosh
breakfast
board
glut
gormandize
sup
dig in
chow (down)
picnic
overfeed
pick
gorge
overeat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

diet
fast

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of refresh are rejuvenate, renew, renovate, and restore. While all these words mean "to make like new," refresh implies the supplying of something necessary to restore lost strength, animation, or power.

a refreshing drink

The words rejuvenate and refresh are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, rejuvenate suggests the restoration of youthful vigor, powers, or appearance.

the change in jobs rejuvenated her spirits

Although the words renew and refresh have much in common, renew implies a restoration of what had become faded or disintegrated so that it seems like new.

efforts to renew the splendor of the old castle

The meanings of renovate and refresh largely overlap; however, renovate suggests a renewing by cleansing, repairing, or rebuilding.

the apartment has been entirely renovated

The words restore and refresh can be used in similar contexts, but restore implies a return to an original state after depletion or loss.

restored a fine piece of furniture

单词	refresh
释义	refresh verb re·fresh ri-ˈfresh refreshed; refreshing; refreshes transitive verb 1 : to restore strength and animation to : revive 2 : to freshen up : renovate 3 a : to restore or maintain by renewing supply : replenish b : arouse, stimulate let me refresh your memory 4 : to run water over or restore water to 5 : to update or renew (something, such as an image, the contents of a computer memory, or the displayed version of a Web page) especially by sending a new signal … on a 720p HDTV, each pixel gets refreshed 60 times a second. Family Circle If you are unsure of whether the content you are viewing on a Web page is current, you should refresh the Web page. Gary B. Shelley and Misty E. Vermaat intransitive verb 1 : to become refreshed 2 : to take refreshment 3 : to lay in fresh provisions refresh noun Synonyms freshen recharge recreate refreshen regenerate rejuvenate renew repair restore resuscitate revitalize revive revivify See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing Recent Examples on the Web That combination yields a strong showcase for the stars, featuring a cast and backdrop that serves to refresh its old-school formula. Brian Lowry, CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 In need of a rewatch of the iconic franchise to refresh your memory? Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 13 Sep. 2022 If your aim is to refresh your skin each morning and night, and develop smooth texture and a glowy complexion, Rhode is worth the waitlist. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 Much of the revenue is expected to come from 700 bus shelters where rotating digital ads will refresh every 10 seconds. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 Or, match a paint color to the appliance and refresh the cabinetry around it. Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 This week there are several unique activities happening in the San Diego region to help refresh the mind and spirit including art events, a Greek festival and a free mental health festival. San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 The company also shut down all of its facilities for a day last year to refresh all employees on safety rules and procedures. Lauren Weber, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 In the pre-climate change times, snowfall in Greenland was expected to refresh and thicken the sides of the country's glaciers, AP reports. Joel Mathis, The Week, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English refresshen, from Anglo-French refreschir, from re- + fresch fresh — more at fresh First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing refresh refresh someone's memory refresh someone's memory Kids Definition refresh verb re·fresh ri-ˈfresh refreshed; refreshing : to bring back to an original state or normal condition (as by restoring energy or making more active) Let me refresh your memory. refresh verb 1 as in to restore to bring back to a former condition or vigor brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance restore revive recreate freshen renew replenish renovate rejuvenate regenerate refreshen revitalize recharge repair redevelop redesign resuscitate revivify overhaul refurbish remodel update refill recondition reconstitute redo modernize reengineer reclaim rehabilitate rehab remake resupply make over 2 as in to eat to take a meal we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing Synonyms & Similar Words eat feed dine feast partake snack break bread nibble fare pig out victual repast mess graze lunch banquet dine out nosh breakfast board glut gormandize sup dig in chow (down) picnic overfeed pick gorge overeat Antonyms & Near Antonyms diet fast Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of refresh are rejuvenate, renew, renovate, and restore. While all these words mean "to make like new," refresh implies the supplying of something necessary to restore lost strength, animation, or power. a refreshing drink The words rejuvenate and refresh are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, rejuvenate suggests the restoration of youthful vigor, powers, or appearance. the change in jobs rejuvenated her spirits Although the words renew and refresh have much in common, renew implies a restoration of what had become faded or disintegrated so that it seems like new. efforts to renew the splendor of the old castle The meanings of renovate and refresh largely overlap; however, renovate suggests a renewing by cleansing, repairing, or rebuilding. the apartment has been entirely renovated The words restore and refresh can be used in similar contexts, but restore implies a return to an original state after depletion or loss. restored a fine piece of furniture
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refresh

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