refresh
Americanverb (used with object)
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to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).
- Synonyms:
- revive
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to stimulate (the memory).
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to make fresh again; reinvigorate or cheer (a person, the mind, spirits, etc.).
- Antonyms:
- discourage, dispirit
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to freshen in appearance, color, etc., as by a restorative.
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Computers.
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to access (the most recent version of a web page) from the internet instead of from the cache.
I refreshed the page to see the current stock price before executing my online trade.
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to display (an image) repeatedly, as on a CRT, in order to prevent fading.
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to read and write (the contents of dynamic storage) at intervals in order to avoid loss of data.
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verb (used without object)
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to take refreshment, especially food or drink.
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to become fresh or vigorous again; revive.
verb
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(usually tr or reflexive) to make or become fresh or vigorous, as through rest, drink, or food; revive or reinvigorate
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(tr) to enliven (something worn or faded), as by adding new decorations
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(tr) to stimulate (the memory)
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(tr) to replenish, as with new equipment or stores
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computing to display the latest updated version (of a web page or document); reload
Usage
What does refresh mean? To refresh is to reinvigorate, renew, or restore something to its original condition or a better state.In the context of technology, refresh most commonly means to reload a web page or app in order to access the most recent or updated version of a display or feed.Example: It’s amazing how much a hot shower can really refresh your spirit.
Other Word Forms
- refreshful adjective
- refreshfully adverb
- unrefreshed adjective
- well-refreshed adjective
Etymology
Origin of refresh
First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English refreschen, from Middle French refreschir, Old French. See re-, fresh
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Those refreshed forecasts will arrive later Friday morning.
Part of his proposed remedy is a board refresh.
“And if you don’t refresh the coffers with new IP to create new franchises, at some point you get to Chapter 10 or 11 and people start to move on.”
From Los Angeles Times
With the help of AI generative tools, K-pop-infused trot is reaching younger audiences who find it a refreshing change from the polished K-pop sounds they have grown up with.
From BBC
Some managers at Google’s cloud-computing division recently refreshed a longstanding internal debate about restructuring the TPU team into a stand-alone unit, people familiar with those discussions said.
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