refresh
verb/rɪˈfrɛʃ/
Frequency rank: #6,453 most common English word
Meaning
to make someone feel less tired or hot; to restore energy or freshness.
Example sentence
After a long hike, she stopped by the stream to refresh herself with cool water.
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