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freshen
Universal Words
verb
1 [VN] ~ sth (up) to make sth cleaner, cooler, newer or more pleasant:
The walls need freshening up with a bit of white paint. * The rain had freshened the air. * Using a mouthwash regularly freshens the breath.
2 [VN] ~ sth (up) (especially AmE) to add more liquid to a drink, especially an alcoholic one:
Can I freshen your drink, sir?
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3 [V] (of the wind) to become stronger and colder:
The wind will freshen tonight. * a freshening onshore breeze
PHRASALVERBS
freshen up
