refresh
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /rɪˈfrɛʃ/
KK: /rɪˈfrɛʃ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To become fresh or renewed; to regain energy or vitality.
Example
After a long day at work, I like to refresh by taking a walk in the park.
Tense Forms
Past: refreshed
Past Participle: refreshed
Conversation
I think I need to take a break and refresh my mind.
That sounds like a great idea! What do you want to do?
Maybe we could go for a walk or grab a coffee to refresh ourselves.
Absolutely! A little fresh air will do us good.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
revive
renew
rejuvenate
Antonyms
waste
deteriorate
decline
transitive verb
Definition
To make something new or fresh again, often by adding or restoring something.
Example
I need to refresh my drink before the party starts.
Tense Forms
Past: refreshed
Past Participle: refreshed
Conversation
Hey, do you want to grab some coffee and refresh our minds a bit?
That sounds great! I could definitely use a break.
Yeah, sometimes a little caffeine helps to refresh your focus.
Root Explanation
Refresh → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "frescere" (meaning to be fresh). The word "refresh" means to make something fresh again or to renew it.
Memory Tip
Think of making something 'fresh again' — 're-' means again, and 'frescere' means to be fresh.
Visually Confused Words
fresh
rethresh
reforest