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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The 26-year-old Liverpool player would freshen up an ageing part of the squad. Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025 Musical Finale Back at your hotel, freshen up before heading to the Disney Hall. David Hochman, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 After January, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff will take the remaining trees to freshen up existing fishing hotspots, according to a commission news release. Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024 Lemon Juice Like vinegar, lemon juice is another natural cleaner that can be used to freshen up the interiors of your fridge. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 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 15 Jan. 2025.

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