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freshen someone or something up

to revive or restore the appearance or vitality of someone or something. What can we do to freshen this room up? A cold shower freshened up the runner.

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freshen up

to get cleaned up, rested up, or restored. I need a few minutes to freshen up before dinner.

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freshen (yourself) up

to wash your hands or face or use the toilet Velma said she needed to freshen up before supper.

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freshen up something also freshen something up

to add to something to make it better or more interesting She decided to wear her large silver pin to help freshen up the black dress. I'm getting another drink - can I freshen yours up?

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