refresh

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/ rɪˈfrɛʃ /

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verb (used with object)

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.

verb (used without object)

to take refreshment, especially food or drink.

to become fresh or vigorous again; revive.

OTHER WORDS FOR refresh

1 revive.

3 freshen, enliven, reanimate.

4 restore, repair, renovate, renew, retouch.

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OPPOSITES FOR refresh

3 dispirit, discourage.

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Origin of refresh

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English refreschen, from Middle French refreschir, Old French. See re-, fresh

OTHER WORDS FROM refresh

re·fresh·ful, adjectivere·fresh·ful·ly, adverbun·re·freshed, adjectivewell-re·freshed, adjective

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How to use refresh in a sentence

In the summer, temperatures typically range form 70-85°, with plenty of refreshing coastal breezes.
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The more times the screen refreshes every second, the smoother the on-screen motion will look.
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The Silver State is posting its unofficial vote counts on a dedicated website that refreshes automatically.
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Weekly flextime and a flexible schedule allow us all to get outside to refresh and renew.
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The 60 Hz screen does, however, lack the 120 Hz refresh rate found in the Pro.
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After two decades of dwindling influence, NATO is refreshed and energized by the growing threat on its eastern flank.
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Shuster refreshed the Superman character design in 1945, again using a Jewish model for inspiration.
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These tips will help you fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed.
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The impression was so strong that I felt unusually happy and refreshed.
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Those missing the fountains will still be able to wet their whistles at the popular Sunset Bar—now refreshed.
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I assured him I was well refreshed with his good entertainment and company, and as much in my senses as ever I was in my life.
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After this he awoke much refreshed, and having obtained some rice from the native chief, ate a little with relish.
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Ruth put out the candles, and sat patiently by him for a long time, fancying he would awaken refreshed.
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The poet, in all his despair, is sustained and refreshed by regarding the lady's beauty.
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I felt so much refreshed when I awoke that I arose, but my head swam round and I fell.
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British Dictionary definitions for refresh

refresh

/ (rɪˈfrɛʃ) /

verb

(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

Derived forms of refresh

refreshful, adjective

Word Origin for refresh

C14: from Old French refreschir; see re-, fresh

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