to refresh my mind
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3.4
- phrasal verb
:
refrescar la mente
- Listening to music is a great way to refresh my mind and reduce stress while working.
And I just kind of like always refresh my mind with that.
- And I just kind of like always refresh my mind with that.
Examples
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Madu (2002) advised that a short rest period during the day will help to relieve pressure and refresh one's mind after a session of concentrated mental or physical effort.
Academic text (2007) -
Through practicing yoga postures, we are connecting our body and mind: when the body and mind are synchronized, we not only strengthen our muscles but also refresh our minds.
Blog text (8) -
And I just kind of like always refresh my mind with that.
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I find myself even now reading it every so often to refresh my mind.
Blog text (2) -
Thanks for refreshing my mind on that point.
Blog text (2) -
Comments about minute papers from undergraduate students included, "It reinforced a new concept we learned and let us ask a question anonymously;" "It helped get everyone on the same page;" and "It was a good way to refresh my mind and jot ideas on paper, and unanswered questions were anonymous."
Academic text (2015) -
Through practicing yoga posture, we are connecting our body and mind: when the body and mind are synchronized, we not only strengthen our muscles but also refresh our minds by gradually recognizing and extending our physical limitations.
Blog text (8) -
Taking a short walk during my break helps to refresh my mind and improve my focus.
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After studying for several hours, I like to meditate for a few minutes to refresh my mind.
Synonyms
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2.8
Make someone or something feel full of energy and less tired
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3.9
Adjust something so it is clear or pay attention to something again
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7.0
To calm your mind and think clearly
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3.9
To stop thinking about upsetting or confusing thoughts to feel calmer
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3.7
To stop worrying and think calmly to focus
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5.3
To become calm and focused again after being upset or distracted
To make your ideas clear and organized after feeling confused
Make yourself stop worrying and start thinking clearly
To make something feel new and alive again
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly derivable from combining 'refresh' (to restore or renew), the possessive 'my', and 'mind' (the thinking faculty): a learner who knows these words can infer 'restore or clear one's mind'. This follows common compositional patterns (compare 'refresh your memory') and is likely transparent across languages, so B1 learners should understand it without prior exposure.
Etymology
Refresh my mind comes from the simple image of making your head feel fresh again, like splashing water on your face to refresh your mind or opening a window for fresh air. That's why it means 'to clear one's thoughts'.