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to refresh
01
to renew or update something to improve its appearance or functionality
Transitive: to refresh sth
Examples
They refreshed the paint on the walls to brighten up the room.
He refreshed his skills by taking an online course.
02
to feel revitalized or restored
Intransitive
Examples
The cool breeze helped me refresh after the intense workout.
She drank a glass of water to refresh and continue her studies.
03
to restore energy or strength to someone or something
Transitive: to refresh a person or their spirits
Examples
A good night ’s sleep will refresh you for the busy day ahead.
The long walk in the fresh air helped refresh his mind.
04
to help someone remember something by reviewing or revisiting past information
Transitive: to refresh one's memory
Examples
He refreshed my memory by showing me the old email thread.
To refresh her memory, I went over the notes we took last week.
05
(computing) to update a display, internet page, etc. and make the most recent information appear
Transitive: to refresh a display or webpage
Examples
You need to refresh the browser to view the updated content.
After the new post appeared, she refreshed her feed to see the latest updates.
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