Freshen

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