refresh
to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).
to stimulate (the memory).
to make fresh again; reinvigorate or cheer (a person, the mind, spirits, etc.).
to freshen in appearance, color, etc., as by a restorative.
Computers.
to access (the most recent version of a web page) from the internet instead of from the cache: I refreshed the page to see the current stock price before executing my online trade.
to display (an image) repeatedly, as on a CRT, in order to prevent fading.
to read and write (the contents of dynamic storage) at intervals in order to avoid loss of data.
to take refreshment, especially food or drink.
to become fresh or vigorous again; revive.
Origin of refresh
1Other words for refresh
Opposites for refresh
Other words from refresh
- re·fresh·ful, adjective
- re·fresh·ful·ly, adverb
- un·re·freshed, adjective
- well-re·freshed, adjective
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How to use refresh in a sentence
We refresh the dataset on a rolling basis to ensure that any and all changes to individual races are accounted for quickly.
The Forecast: The Methodology Behind Our 2020 Election Model | Daniel Malloy | September 10, 2020 | OzyAmericans from coast to coast are feverishly refreshing their Robinhood and TD Ameritrade brokerage apps, while newbie traders in India are enamored with penny stocks.
Inside the hormones, politics, and technology fueling a global stock market bubble | John Detrixhe | August 30, 2020 | QuartzDayes’ hollow-sounding drum rolls and Misch’s soft vocals present a mesmeric groove that is refreshing and an unique break from the stresses and strains coming from those who live only to harm anything in sight.
Georgia Anne Muldrow’s 10 Freedom Songs wqWill Have You Activated | Joi-Marie McKenzie | August 28, 2020 | Essence.comAs with newer SPAC entrants, Ribbit’s blank check company also seeks to differentiate itself from its bevy of competitors with refreshed deal terms.
Palantir’s filing to go public invokes patriotism and attacks Silicon Valley | Lucinda Shen | August 26, 2020 | FortuneIn addition to the rollout of its updated business matchmaking and lead-gen tools, Yelp has been involved in a phased upgrade and refresh of its UI on the desktop, mobile web and mobile app.
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But the competition between him, and Jimmys Fallon and Kimmel could refresh the stale landscape of late night.
“I remember when I first created it, I would refresh the page to see how many subscribers had joined,” he says.
Welcome to MorbidReality, A Subreddit Featuring Some of the Most Disturbing Content on the Internet | Gideon Resnick | February 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe awards are accompanied by the announcement of a major design refresh for the magazine debuting in the March/April issue.
“To the extent he was able to refresh any New Hampshire contacts, he would have done that then,” says Cullen.
Sen. Bob Smith: The Thing That Wouldn’t Leave | Michelle Cottle | December 4, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTJust to refresh, the graffiti artist Banksy started a month-long residency in New York City at the beginning of this month.
The general commanded a halt, and ordered the men to refresh and strengthen themselves by food and drink.
I frequently used to visit the plantations of nutmegs and cloves, and refresh myself with their balsamic fragrance.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferCold chills crept over Tom, as Mr. Harrison looked round to refresh his memory.
The Daisy Chain | Charlotte YongeHe therefore determined to refresh himself by a night's sleep for the finish.
Are these impressions that you gained now, gained from an attempt to refresh your recollection?
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British Dictionary definitions for refresh
/ (rɪˈfrɛʃ) /
(usually tr or reflexive) to make or become fresh or vigorous, as through rest, drink, or food; revive or reinvigorate
(tr) to enliven (something worn or faded), as by adding new decorations
(tr) to stimulate (the memory)
(tr) to replenish, as with new equipment or stores
computing to display the latest updated version (of a web page or document); reload
Origin of refresh
1Derived forms of refresh
- refreshful, adjective
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