Definition:
- (v. t.) To make fresh; to separate, as water, from saline ingredients; to make less salt; as, to freshen water, fish, or flesh.
- (v. t.) To refresh; to revive.
- (v. t.) To relieve, as a rope, by change of place where friction wears it; or to renew, as the material used to prevent chafing; as, to freshen a hawse.
- (v. i.) To grow fresh; to lose saltness.
- (v. i.) To grow brisk or strong; as, the wind freshens.
Compare freshen with other words:
freshen vs. freshet
freshen vs. freshmen
freshen vs. freshes
freshen vs. refurbish
freshen vs. revive
freshen vs. refresh
freshen vs. saline
freshen vs. salty
calving vs. freshen
freshen vs. milk
freshen vs. resume
begin vs. freshen
fresh vs. freshen
air vs. freshen