freshen

US /ˈfreʃ.ən/

UK /ˈfreʃ.ən/

1.

make or become fresh

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She opened the window to freshen the room.

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A cool breeze helped to freshen the air.

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refresh revitalize invigorate enliven aerate

2.

to make oneself look cleaner or more presentable

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She went to the restroom to freshen up.

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I need to freshen up before the meeting.

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spruce up tidy up clean up groom wash up

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freshen up