Antonyms for freshen up

Grammar : Verb

Spell : fresh-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfrɛʃ ən

Definition of freshen up

Origin : 1690s, from fresh (adj.1) + -en (1). Related: Freshened; freshening. To freshen a drink, "top it off" is from 1961. The earlier verb was simply fresh (mid-14c.).

As in wash : verb bathe, clean
As in lave : verb wash

Example sentences :

Every once in a while I have to be transplanted so's to freshen up.
Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Now the flood of clean rain will freshen up the whole swamp.
Extract from : « The Eyes of the Woods » by Joseph A. Altsheler

This sort of thing is just what you want to rest and freshen up your spirits.
Extract from : « Rose in Bloom » by Louisa May Alcott

Then some sugar or lemon, just to freshen up a bit what you have.
Extract from : « The Silver Butterfly » by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow

Widow-women are great at funerals, which freshen up their memories.
Extract from : « Cornish Saints and Sinners » by J. Henry Harris

Then you can take off your hat and freshen up a bit, and we can look over the ship.
Extract from : « Saturday's Child » by Kathleen Norris

She could wash and freshen up a little when they reached the hotel.
Extract from : « Betty Gordon at Bramble Farm » by Alice B. Emerson

At least well get a good view of the sunset and freshen up for supper.
Extract from : « Peter Cotterell's Treasure » by Rupert Sargent Holland

She may wear different clothing, and freshen up after her trip.
Extract from : « The Harvester » by Gene Stratton Porter

The flowers and foliage bought at market had had time to freshen up and expand.
Extract from : « Woman » by Magdeleine Marx

Synonyms for freshen up

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