Meaning of the word "freshen up" in English

What does "freshen up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

freshen up

US /ˈfrɛʃən ʌp/

UK /ˈfreʃ.ən ʌp/

to make oneself clean and tidy, especially by washing or changing clothes

Example:

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I need to go freshen up before the party.

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She went to the restroom to freshen up.

Synonym:

clean up tidy up spruce up wash up get ready

to make something seem new or more appealing

Example:

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We need to freshen up the living room with some new paint.

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The new curtains really freshen up the whole room.

Synonym:

revitalize renovate update brighten enliven