Freshen

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Freshen

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

verb

Pronunciation

FRESH-en  /ˈfrɛʃ(ə)n/

Definition

To make or become fresh or fresher; to refresh or revive; (of the wind) to become stronger; to top up a drink.

Plain meaning

To freshen is to make something fresh again — freshen up a room, freshen your drink, freshen the paintwork.

Register

Neutral and everyday. Slightly informal in social contexts. Standard in nautical and meteorological usage.