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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These versatile kits and concoctions are ideal for freshening up the uppers and soles of athletic shoes. —

Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025 Steaming For any delicate clothes that simply need freshening up, steaming doesn’t just get rid of wrinkles but also eliminates odors and bacteria. —

Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 As a designer, Leigh Spicher, national director of Design Studios at Ashton Woods, loves to freshen up a mantelpiece for fall or winter with a new coat of either of these. —

Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024 Adds volume: Some people use dry shampoo to freshen up their style and add volume to their hair, especially after sleep or a workout. —

Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for freshen up