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refresh

Syllabification: (re·fresh)
Pronunciation: /riˈfreSH/
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Definition of refresh

verb

[with object]
  • give new strength or energy to; reinvigorate:the shower had refreshed her (as adjective refreshed)I awoke feeling calm and refreshed
  • stimulate or jog (someone’s memory) by checking or going over previous information:he was able to refresh her memory on many points
  • revise or update (skills or knowledge):short-term courses give nurses an opportunity to refresh their skills
  • Computing update the display on (a screen).
  • chiefly North American pour more (drink) for someone or refill (a container) with drink:the tea is cold and the pot needs refreshing
  • place or keep (food) in cold water so as to cool or maintain freshness.

noun

Computing
  • an act or function of updating the display on a screen.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French refreschier, from re- 'back' + fres(che) 'fresh'

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