freshen up
Third Person
freshens up
Present Participle
freshening up
Past Tense
freshened up
Past Participle
freshened up
1
to improve one's appearance, energy, or smell, usually by washing, grooming, or getting refreshed
- After the long flight, I need to freshen myself up in the restroom before the meeting.
- A quick shower is an excellent way to freshen up in the morning.
- He used some cologne to freshen himself up after a workout at the gym.
- Before the party, they freshened up their appearances by getting dressed and styling their hair.
- After the hike, they stopped by the stream to freshen themselves up with cool water.
2
to change, improve, or clean something, making it more interesting or attractive
- She decided to freshen up her wardrobe with some stylish new clothes.
- The restaurant decided to freshen up its menu with new, trendy dishes to attract a younger crowd.
- The company plans to freshen up its brand image with a new logo and marketing campaign.
- The school wanted to freshen its curriculum up by introducing new technology and interactive learning materials.
- She freshened her room up with a coat of paint and some new curtains.