freshen

Definition

  • verb: to make (something) fresh
  • verb: to grow or become 'fresh'
  • usually used with 'up'
  • synonyms: refresh, revive, liven

Examples

  • an air/room 'freshener' [=something used to make the air in a room smell fresher or more pleasant]

  • We tried to 'freshen' (up) the room [=to give the room a brighter appearance] with some color.

  • After my walk, I 'freshened up' with a shower.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) This is Natalie. I should give you both a moment. No. No, that's fine. I'm fine. It's a pleasure to meet you. Maybe we should just all go up to our rooms and freshen up. Or maybe a drink? Now you're talking. He broke up with you over text message? It's kind of like firing someone (..)
    2009 Up in the Air
  • (..) -Yes. Well, it was really good seeing you ladies. Bye. Excuse me. Where do you think you're going? To go freshen up. The Hamptons Magazine reception just started, so let's hit it. Hey, check it out. Are those the Wilson sisters? More like the Wilt Chamberlain sisters. (..)
    2004 White Chicks
  • (..) This is a men's room. Wow. Oh, my God. I don't care. Hey, man, sorry. A couple girls are freshening up in there. Sweet. We have groupies. I'll be right back. Mark, where you going? Mark. Erica? (..)
    2010 The Social Network