freshen up

/ˌfrɛʃən əp/

/ˈfrɛʃən əp/

Other forms: freshened up; freshening up; freshens up

Definitions of freshen up

1. verb

   become or make oneself fresh again
   synonyms: freshen, refresh, refreshen

   types:

   lave, wash up

   wash one's face and hands

   type of:

   change

   undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
2. verb

   make brighter and prettier
   synonyms: refurbish, renovate

   types:

   gentrify

   renovate so as to make it conform to middle-class aspirations

   type of:

   regenerate, renew

   reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new