Definition of the word freshen

Pronunciation of vocabulary freshen

freshenverb

làm tươi

/ˈfreʃn//ˈfreʃn/

Origin of the word freshen

The word "freshen" originated from the Old English word "frisian," meaning "to make fresh." This word, in turn, derived from the Proto-Germanic word "frisō," also meaning "fresh." The concept of "freshness" was connected to newness, purity, and vitality. Over time, "frisian" evolved into "freshen," adopting the "-en" suffix common in English verbs. This process marked a shift from a simple noun ("freshness") to a verb ("to make fresh").

Vocabulary summary freshen

typetransitive verb

meaningrefresh

meaningcool, purify

meaningrefresh

exampleto freshen up after a long trip

typejournalize

meaningfresh, cool

meaning(US, American meaning) newly born, milking (cow)

meaning((US, US meaning), (usually) : up) to take a bath and change clothes

exampleto freshen up after a long trip

Example of vocabulary freshennamespace

meaning

to make something cleaner, cooler, newer or more pleasant

làm cái gì đó sạch hơn, mát hơn, mới hơn hoặc dễ chịu hơn

  • The walls need freshening up with white paint.

    Các bức tường cần được làm mới bằng sơn màu trắng.

  • The rain had freshened the air.

    Cơn mưa đã làm không khí trong lành.

  • Using a mouthwash freshens the breath.

    Sử dụng nước súc miệng giúp hơi thở thơm mát.

meaning

to add more liquid to a drink, especially an alcoholic one

thêm chất lỏng vào đồ uống, đặc biệt là đồ uống có cồn

  • Can I freshen your drink, sir?

    Tôi có thể pha thêm đồ uống cho ông được không, thưa ông?

meaning

to become stronger and colder

trở nên mạnh hơn và lạnh hơn

  • The wind will freshen tonight.

    Gió sẽ trong lành đêm nay.

  • a freshening onshore breeze

    một làn gió mát trên bờ

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary freshen

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