freshened; freshening ˈfre-sh(ə-)niŋ 
1
: to grow or become fresh: such as
a
of wind : to increase in strength
b
: to become fresh in appearance or vitality
—usually used with up
freshen up with a shower
2
of a milk animal : to begin lactating
Examples of freshen in a Sentence
a mint that freshens the breath Can I freshen your drink?
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In addition to simmer pots and herb bouquets, try making a homemade deodorizer to freshen your home for spring. —
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026 Spring is the time to kick off the dust around a home, freshen the lawn, and tackle home projects that didn’t get done in the winter. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026 Grinding ice cubes with coarse salt helps break up buildup, while a handful of citrus peels freshens the scent. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Sometimes, stars like to come backstage and freshen themselves up. —Sophia Panych, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for freshen
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026 Spring is the time to kick off the dust around a home, freshen the lawn, and tackle home projects that didn’t get done in the winter. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026 Grinding ice cubes with coarse salt helps break up buildup, while a handful of citrus peels freshens the scent. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Sometimes, stars like to come backstage and freshen themselves up. —Sophia Panych, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for freshen
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“Freshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/freshen. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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freshen
transitive verb
fresh·en ˈfresh-ən
freshened; freshening ˈfresh-(ə-)niŋ
of a milk animal
: to begin lactating
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