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Freshen

To make fresh; to separate, as water, from saline ingredients; to make less salt; as, to freshen water, fish, or flesh.

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Manner of action 4

Air 76% connected

The fluid which we breathe, and which surrounds the earth; the atmosphere. It is invisible, inodorous, insipid, transparent, compressible, elastic, a…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Lave 76% connected

To wash; to bathe; as, to lave a bruise.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Vent 76% connected

Sale; opportunity to sell; market.

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Ventilate 76% connected

To open and expose to the free passage of air; to supply with fresh air, and remove impure air from; to air; as, to ventilate a room; to ventilate a…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 5

Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Regenerate 76% connected

Reproduced.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Renew 76% connected

To make new again; to restore to freshness, perfection, or vigor; to give new life to; to rejuvenate; to re/stablish; to recreate; to rebuild.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Recreation 74% connected

The act of recreating, or the state of being recreated; refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil; amusement; diversion; sport; pastime.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Recreation 74% connected

The act of recreating, or the state of being recreated; refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil; amusement; diversion; sport; pastime.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Refresher 74% connected

One who, or that which, refreshes.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Refresher 74% connected

One who, or that which, refreshes.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Refresh 92% connected

To make fresh again; to restore strength, spirit, animation, or the like, to; to relieve from fatigue or depression; to reinvigorate; to enliven anew…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Jade 94% connected

A stone, commonly of a pale to dark green color but sometimes whitish. It is very hard and compact, capable of fine polish, and is used for ornamenta…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Jade 94% connected

A stone, commonly of a pale to dark green color but sometimes whitish. It is very hard and compact, capable of fine polish, and is used for ornamenta…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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