Refresh
verb
To give new strength or energy to someone by allowing them to rest or eat something.
After a long day of work, he refreshed himself with a nap.
Often appears as...
- refresh yourself
- refresh one's memory
verb
To make something like an image, memory, or computer screen, appear again as if new, usually by making it more bright or clear.
If the webpage doesn't load, hit the refresh button.
Often appears as...
- refresh your screen
- refresh your browser
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To prepare something again, especially to protect or improve it.
Every spring, I refresh my garden by adding new flowers.
Often appears as...
- refresh your wardrobe
- refresh a room
verb
To quickly study something to remind yourself or become more familiar with it.
Before the exam, I refreshed my knowledge on the topics we covered.
Often appears as...
- refresh your knowledge
- refresh your skills
verb
To give new strength or energy to someone by allowing them to rest or eat something.
After a long day of work, he refreshed himself with a nap.
Often appears as...
- refresh yourself
- refresh one's memory
verb
To make something like an image, memory, or computer screen, appear again as if new, usually by making it more bright or clear.
If the webpage doesn't load, hit the refresh button.
Often appears as...
- refresh your screen
- refresh your browser
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To prepare something again, especially to protect or improve it.
Every spring, I refresh my garden by adding new flowers.
Often appears as...
- refresh your wardrobe
- refresh a room
verb
To quickly study something to remind yourself or become more familiar with it.
Before the exam, I refreshed my knowledge on the topics we covered.
Often appears as...
- refresh your knowledge
- refresh your skills
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Rejuvenation
Used when talking about someone's need to regain energy, typically after being tired.
The short break refreshed the athletes during the marathon.
Pro Tip 2/2Mental Revival
Implies regaining mental clarity or focus, often through a brief pause from tasks.
Stepping outside for fresh air refreshed his concentration.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Rejuvenation
Used when talking about someone's need to regain energy, typically after being tired.
The short break refreshed the athletes during the marathon.
Pro Tip 2/2Mental Revival
Implies regaining mental clarity or focus, often through a brief pause from tasks.
Stepping outside for fresh air refreshed his concentration.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Rejuvenation
Used when talking about someone's need to regain energy, typically after being tired.
The short break refreshed the athletes during the marathon.
Pro Tip 2/2Mental Revival
Implies regaining mental clarity or focus, often through a brief pause from tasks.
Stepping outside for fresh air refreshed his concentration.
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Why nations should...
And it's the best thing and the most nutritious and refreshing thing you can drink on a hot day in the tropics, so I said sure. And he whipped out his cellphone, dialed the number, and a voice said, "I'm up here." And right on top of the nearest coconut tree, with a hatchet in one hand and a cell phone in the other,
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How entrepreneurship can...
and I saw everyone coming take their seats every seat was taken but one that became my seat then it would be three months until my to announce the results the day I was with my mother in front of the computer frenetically pressing the refresh button and yeah it's cheesy Kelly Clarkson was
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When is water safe to...
Take a look at the water in this glass. Refreshing, hydrating, and invaluable to your survival. Before you take a sip, though, how do you know that the water inside is free from disease-causing organisms and pollutants? One out of ten people in the world can't actually be sure
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The chemistry of cookies...
Helping this along is your leavening agent, sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda. The sodium bicarbonate reacts with acids in the dough to create carbon dioxide gas, which makes airy pockets in your cookie. Now, it's nearly ready for a refreshing dunk in a cool glass of milk.
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How caffeine and alcohol...
of deep, non-rapid eye movement sleep that we have, stages three and four of non-REM sleep. That's that sort of restorative deep sleep. And as a consequence, you can wake up the next morning, and you don't feel refreshed,
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A powerful way to...
and then, while he's doing that, he moves back to general relativity, and he's refreshed. He sees what the theory implies -- that the universe isn't static. It's expanding. It's an idea so staggering,
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Get in the Car! PIPE Dog...
this hot summer day Cesar uses water to soothe and refresh olive this also helps to lower her anxiety wet the muzzle with the muscle
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Bats Dodge Crocodile...
is water skimming the river's surface with their chests is refreshing but more importantly it collects water in the hairs
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Relax With BBC Earth PIPE...
we can live life feeling refreshed, re-energised, and renewed.
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Slow Down With Snow...
we can live life feeling refreshed re-energized and renewed
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Why nations should...
And it's the best thing and the most nutritious and refreshing thing you can drink on a hot day in the tropics, so I said sure. And he whipped out his cellphone, dialed the number, and a voice said, "I'm up here." And right on top of the nearest coconut tree, with a hatchet in one hand and a cell phone in the other,
Video examples
How entrepreneurship can...
and I saw everyone coming take their seats every seat was taken but one that became my seat then it would be three months until my to announce the results the day I was with my mother in front of the computer frenetically pressing the refresh button and yeah it's cheesy Kelly Clarkson was
Video examples
When is water safe to...
Take a look at the water in this glass. Refreshing, hydrating, and invaluable to your survival. Before you take a sip, though, how do you know that the water inside is free from disease-causing organisms and pollutants? One out of ten people in the world can't actually be sure
Video examples
The chemistry of cookies...
Helping this along is your leavening agent, sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda. The sodium bicarbonate reacts with acids in the dough to create carbon dioxide gas, which makes airy pockets in your cookie. Now, it's nearly ready for a refreshing dunk in a cool glass of milk.
Video examples
How caffeine and alcohol...
of deep, non-rapid eye movement sleep that we have, stages three and four of non-REM sleep. That's that sort of restorative deep sleep. And as a consequence, you can wake up the next morning, and you don't feel refreshed,
Video examples
A powerful way to...
and then, while he's doing that, he moves back to general relativity, and he's refreshed. He sees what the theory implies -- that the universe isn't static. It's expanding. It's an idea so staggering,
Video examples
Get in the Car! PIPE Dog...
this hot summer day Cesar uses water to soothe and refresh olive this also helps to lower her anxiety wet the muzzle with the muscle
Video examples
Bats Dodge Crocodile...
is water skimming the river's surface with their chests is refreshing but more importantly it collects water in the hairs
Video examples
Relax With BBC Earth PIPE...
we can live life feeling refreshed, re-energised, and renewed.
Video examples
Slow Down With Snow...
we can live life feeling refreshed re-energized and renewed
Example 1 of 10
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John Darnielle
American Musician
Metal has its own code of cool, but it's not really trying to be cool. And that was very refreshing to me, that metal is very much about expressing something that seems awesome to you even if, at the time, much of the world was going to mock and reject it.
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Isabeli Fontana
Brazilian Model
Being on an airplane a lot can dry out your skin, so it's important to bring a good mask to help refresh it. Also, I never go without SPF. It's one of the most important things to include in your daily beauty routine, no matter where you are in the world.
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David Chang
American Chef
There are many things to admire about Japan but this is the one thing I love the most and probably the only time I eat breakfast. Fish, eggs, soup, salad, veggies; all in the tiniest bites. It's a full meal, but it's so refreshing.
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John Ortberg
American Clergyman
Learning something new is a fabulous way to be refreshed. When work can grind you down, something about learning a new activity thrills the soul. It reminds you that the world is bigger than your desk and your to-do list.
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Jos Buttler
English Athlete
It's really important to have your escape away from cricket, whatever that is for the individual. I enjoy my time away from the game, that really refreshes me and lets me get excited for when I do go back in and play.
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James Arthur
British Musician
People were telling me it was refreshing I was real because previous 'X Factor' winners were too afraid to say anything. I decided to go against the grain. But I took it too far.
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Khalil Gibran
Lebanese Poet
In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.
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Jonathan Krisel
American Director
A lot of the 'Portlandia' characters and a lot of the moments aren't really TV-worthy, but that's what is so refreshing about seeing them.
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Jason O'Mara
Irish Actor
I think it's refreshing to have a character-driven 'Batman' story that isn't just about action and getting out of scrapes.
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Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
Belgian Dramatist
You have to really use your imagination to refresh your daily life.
Quote examples
John Darnielle
American Musician
Metal has its own code of cool, but it's not really trying to be cool. And that was very refreshing to me, that metal is very much about expressing something that seems awesome to you even if, at the time, much of the world was going to mock and reject it.
Quote examples
Isabeli Fontana
Brazilian Model
Being on an airplane a lot can dry out your skin, so it's important to bring a good mask to help refresh it. Also, I never go without SPF. It's one of the most important things to include in your daily beauty routine, no matter where you are in the world.
Quote examples
David Chang
American Chef
There are many things to admire about Japan but this is the one thing I love the most and probably the only time I eat breakfast. Fish, eggs, soup, salad, veggies; all in the tiniest bites. It's a full meal, but it's so refreshing.
Quote examples
John Ortberg
American Clergyman
Learning something new is a fabulous way to be refreshed. When work can grind you down, something about learning a new activity thrills the soul. It reminds you that the world is bigger than your desk and your to-do list.
Quote examples
Jos Buttler
English Athlete
It's really important to have your escape away from cricket, whatever that is for the individual. I enjoy my time away from the game, that really refreshes me and lets me get excited for when I do go back in and play.
Quote examples
James Arthur
British Musician
People were telling me it was refreshing I was real because previous 'X Factor' winners were too afraid to say anything. I decided to go against the grain. But I took it too far.
Quote examples
Khalil Gibran
Lebanese Poet
In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.
Quote examples
Jonathan Krisel
American Director
A lot of the 'Portlandia' characters and a lot of the moments aren't really TV-worthy, but that's what is so refreshing about seeing them.
Quote examples
Jason O'Mara
Irish Actor
I think it's refreshing to have a character-driven 'Batman' story that isn't just about action and getting out of scrapes.
Quote examples
Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
Belgian Dramatist
You have to really use your imagination to refresh your daily life.
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