freshen up

phrasal verb

freshened up; freshening up; freshens up
: to wash oneself in order to feel clean and fresh
I feel like I need to freshen up after my long trip.

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This discreet diffuser plugs into any outlet to instantly freshen up your living space. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024 Some of his customers swear by it for getting rid of stubborn pit stains and freshening up musty towels, too. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024 The adjoining bathroom provides another swish place to freshen up. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024 Reels and videos of your community supporting you is a less expensive way of freshening up your marketing plan. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for freshen up 

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“Freshen up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freshen%20up. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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