refresh

Definitions


[rɪˈfrɛʃ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- give new strength or energy to; reinvigorate
(e.g: the shower had refreshed her)

- pour more (drink) for someone or refill (a container) with drink
(e.g: the tea is cold and the pot needs refreshing)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French refreschier, from re- ‘back’ + fres(che) ‘fresh’


[rɪˈfrɛʃ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an act or function of updating the display on a screen
(e.g: a faster-running system with snappy screen refreshes)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French refreschier, from re- ‘back’ + fres(che) ‘fresh’




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