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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Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
So, before tossing the orange peels into the trash, consider a few of these simple ways to freshen and clean various spaces in your home.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 July 2025
This pink toothpaste works over time to remove stains (and prevent them), whiten teeth, prevent cavities, and freshen your breath.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 July 2025
Brushing your tongue helps freshen your breath and remove bacteria.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for freshen
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“Freshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freshen. Accessed 6 Aug. 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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