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refresh

[ri-fresh]

verb (used with object)

  1. to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).

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  2. to stimulate (the memory).

  3. to make fresh again; reinvigorate or cheer (a person, the mind, spirits, etc.).

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    Antonyms: ,
  4. to freshen in appearance, color, etc., as by a restorative.

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  5. Computers.Ìı

    1. to access (the most recent version of a web page) from the internet instead of from the cache.

      I refreshed the page to see the current stock price before executing my online trade.

    2. to display (an image) repeatedly, as on a CRT, in order to prevent fading.

    3. to read and write (the contents of dynamic storage) at intervals in order to avoid loss of data.



verb (used without object)

  1. to take refreshment, especially food or drink.

  2. to become fresh or vigorous again; revive.

refresh

/ °ùɪˈ´Ú°ùɛʃ /

verb

  1. (usually tr or reflexive) to make or become fresh or vigorous, as through rest, drink, or food; revive or reinvigorate

  2. (tr) to enliven (something worn or faded), as by adding new decorations

  3. (tr) to stimulate (the memory)

  4. (tr) to replenish, as with new equipment or stores

  5. computing to display the latest updated version (of a web page or document); reload

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Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms

  • refreshful adjective
  • refreshfully adverb
  • unrefreshed adjective
  • well-refreshed adjective
  • °ù±ğˈ´Ú°ù±ğ²õ³ó´Ú³Ü±ô adjective
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of refresh1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English refreschen, from Middle French refreschir, Old French. See re-, fresh
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of refresh1

C14: from Old French refreschir ; see re- , fresh
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“One of the things I don’t like about live-action remakes is they seem to try to want to replace the animated source, and I find myself very protective of it,†says DeBlois with refreshing candor.

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And, crucially, he's been speaking about this whole disaster with a refreshing honesty that is all too rare among consultant-addicted Democrats.

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Fair enough, but in our age, it’s refreshing to hear someone admit it.

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"It's fantastic. It's very good. The smell of milk is coming over is nice. It's fluffy. It's refreshing... Reminds me of some kind of snack when I was younger that I was bringing to school."

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Nervous parents and educators browsed apps dedicated to tracking ICE activity, refreshed their social media feeds and conferred with one another about the latest rumors.

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What doesÌırefresh mean?

To refresh is to reinvigorate, renew, or restore something to its original condition or a better state.In the context of technology, refresh most commonly means to reload a web page or app in order to access the most recent or updated version of a display or feed.Example: It’s amazing how much a hot shower can really refresh your spirit.

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