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Definition freshen up in American English

freshen up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to wash your hands and face and make yourself cleaner and neater

Example

Would you like to freshen yourself up before dinner?

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Example

Freshen up your walls and ceilings with a coat of paint.

3

to improve your skill or knowledge of something

Example

You could freshen up your Spanish with some conversation classes.

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Definition freshen up in American English