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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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Your Oral Health Gets a Boost Clove can freshen breath and support oral health.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025
After freshening it up for its journey across the world, the video cuts to a phone call with Blue's lawyer, who reveals the good news that her ban from the country has been lifted.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Hang or place organza bags of soap inside closets and dresser drawers to freshen clothes.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Freshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freshen. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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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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