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Refreshment
The act of refreshing, or the state of being refreshed; restoration of strength, spirit, vigor, or liveliness; relief after suffering; new life or animation after depression.
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Broader term 4
To seize with the teeth, so that they enter or nip the thing seized; to lacerate, crush, or wound with the teeth; as, to bite an apple; to bite a cru…
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0% interchangeable
Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.
The act of collating or comparing; a comparison of one copy er thing (as of a book, or manuscript) with another of a like kind; comparison, in genera…
oewn 2023
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Rejuvenescence.
oewn 2023
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A share; a part or portion; -- obsolete, except in the colloquial phrase, to go snacks, i. e., to share.
oewn 2023
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Derivationally related 2
To return to life; to recover life or strength; to live anew; to become reanimated or reinvigorated.
oewn 2023
15% interchangeable
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To return to life; to recover life or strength; to live anew; to become reanimated or reinvigorated.
oewn 2023
15% interchangeable
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Synonym 1
The act of recreating, or the state of being recreated; refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil; amusement; diversion; sport; pastime.
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
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