refreshen

[ ri-fresh-uhn ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to make or become fresh again; refresh.

Word History and Origins

Origin of refreshen¹

First recorded in 1775–85; re- + freshen

Example Sentences

It’s also refreshening its stores with brighter lights and blush pink walls.

From Seattle Times

“We’d love to read these fascinating pieces. Could you refreshen in this manner?” they wrote.

From Seattle Times

It is aesthetically refreshening to confront something that is both novel and comprehensible.

From The Guardian

To refreshen their consoles, Sony and Microsoft each introduced new motion controllers that let users watch themselves play sports and dance on their TV screens.

From Reuters

He has endeavored to refreshen the colors by removing the dust that may have settled.

From Project Gutenberg