verb

refresh

rih-FRESH/rɪˈfreʃ/

To restore something to a fresh condition.

A little water refreshes the drooping plant and revives its leaves.

An adult revives a drooping small plant with a measured drink of water, nearby leaves lifting and hand attentive, renewing through care.

Etymology

To make something fresh again was to restore its strength or make it as if new. That restorative idea extends to renewing memories, preparations, or displayed information.

In context

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I went back and watched the video this morning just to refresh my memory

“That's Not What You Told Me” — Judge McNally Catches a Major Contradiction

More examples

She refreshes the room with clean curtains and fresh flowers.
A short nap refreshes me after a busy morning.
I refresh the page to see the latest scores.

Forms

refresh · refreshes · refreshed · refreshing

refreshing adjective — making you feel rested and lively

Similar words

renew: Emphasizes making something like new or beginning it again.
revive: Emphasizes bringing back life, energy, or activity.
restore: Emphasizes returning something to its former good condition.