to make fresh; refresh, revive, or renew

We need a good rain to freshen the flowers.

to remove saltiness from.

Nautical . to preserve (a rope in use) from prolonged friction or concentrated stress on any one part.

to become or grow fresh.

(of a cow)

to commence giving milk after calving.

to give birth. ?

freshen up, to make oneself feel freshly clean or neat, as by washing, changing clothes, etc.

to freshen up after a long trip.

verb

overuse

verb

activate , air , cleanse , enliven , invigorate , purify , refresh , restore , revive , rouse , spruce up , sweeten , titivate , ventilate , clean , groom , neaten , slick up , spruce , trig , trim , reinvigorate , rejuvenate , renew , revitalize , revivify , renovate