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Definition of refresh

refresh

/rɪˈfrɛʃ/
re · fresh
Adverb:refreshingly
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Plural:refreshes
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Adjective:refreshing
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Past Simple:refreshed
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Past Participle:refreshed
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Present Participle:refreshing
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• verb

1

To give new strength, energy, or vigor to someone, typically through rest, food, or a cool drink.

Example

"A cool breeze off the lake helped refresh the hikers after their long climb."

2

To stimulate or prompt someone's memory or knowledge by reviewing information.

Example

"Let me glance at the meeting notes to refresh my memory before we begin."

3

To update the display on a computer screen or reload a web page to show the latest data.

Example

"Please refresh your browser window to see the updated ticket availability."

4

To replenish or top up a drink, or to modernize and smarten the appearance of something.

Example

"The host offered to refresh our glasses while we waited for dinner."

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• noun

1

An act of updating the display on a screen or reloading a web page to show the most recent data.

Example

"A quick page refresh resolved the display glitch on the dashboard."

2

A minor update, redesign, or overhaul intended to modernize a product, brand, or space.

Example

"The company announced a brand refresh featuring a cleaner logo and updated color palette."

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• Rhymes for refresh

• Nearby Words

refrain
reframe
refreeze
refresh
refresher
refreshing
refreshingly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'refreschier', formed from 're-' (again) and 'fresche' (fresh), ultimately of Germanic origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Refresh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/refresh
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