<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).</li><li>Synonyms: revive</li><li>to stimulate (the memory).</li><li>to make fresh again; reinvigorate or cheer (a person, the mind, spirits, etc.).</li><li>Synonyms: reanimate, enliven, freshen</li><li>Antonyms: discourage, dispirit</li><li>to freshen in appearance, color, etc., as by a restorative.</li><li>Synonyms: retouch, renew, renovate, repair, restore</li><li>Computers: to access (the most recent version of a web page) from the internet instead of from the cache: I refreshed the page to see the current stock price before executing my online trade.</li><li>to display (an image) repeatedly, as on a CRT, in order to prevent fading.</li><li>to read and write (the contents of dynamic storage) at intervals in order to avoid loss of data.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to take refreshment, especially food or drink.</li><li>to become fresh or vigorous again; revive.</li></ul>