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re·fresh·ing adjective : serving to refresh

Synonyms

bracing, invigorating, restorative, stimulative, tonic—more at TONIC

re·fresh·ment noun 1 : the act of refreshing : the state of being refreshed

2 : something that refreshes

3 plural : a light meal; also : assorted light foods

re·fried beans noun plural : beans cooked with seasonings, fried, then mashed and fried again

refrig abbreviation refrigerating; refrigeration

re·frig·er·ate verb -at·ed; -at·ing : to make cool; especially : to chill or freeze (food) for preservation

— re·frig·er·ant adjective or noun

— re·frig·er·a·tion noun

— re·frig·er·a·tor noun

ref·uge noun 1 : shelter or protection from danger or distress

2 : a place that provides protection

Synonyms

[1, 2] asylum, harbor, haven, retreat, sanctuary, shelter—more at SHELTER

ref·u·gee noun : one who flees for safety esp. to a foreign country

Synonyms

émigré, evacuee, exile, expatriate—more at ÉMIGRÉ

re·ful·gence noun : a radiant or resplendent quality or state

Synonyms

brilliance, dazzle, effulgence, illumination, lightness, lucidity, luminosity, radiance, splendor—more at BRILLIANCE

re·ful·gent adjective : giving out a bright light : richly radiant

Synonyms

beaming, bright, brilliant, effulgent, glowing, incandescent, lambent, lucent, lucid, luminous, lustrous, radiant, shiny—more at BRIGHT

1refund verb : to give or put back (money) : REPAY

— re·fund·able adjective

2refund noun 1 : the act of refunding

2 : a sum refunded

re·fur·bish verb : to brighten or freshen up : RENOVATE

re·fus·al noun : the act of refusing or denying

Synonyms

denial, disallowance, nay, no, rejection—more at DENIAL

1refuse verb re·fused; re·fus·ing 1 : to decline to accept : REJECT

2 : to decline to do, give, or grant

Synonyms

[1] decline, disallow, disapprove, negative, reject, repudiate, spurn, turn down—more at DECLINE

[2] decline, deny, disallow, reject, withhold—more at DENY

2refuse noun : rejected or worthless matter : RUBBISH, TRASH

Synonyms

chaff, deadwood, dust, garbage, junk, litter, riffraff, rubbish, scrap, trash, waste—more at GARBAGE

re·fute verb re·fut·ed; re·fut·ing [ORIGIN: L refutare to check, suppress, refute]

: to prove to be false by argument or evidence

— ref·u·ta·tion noun

— re·fut·er noun

Synonyms

belie, confute, disprove, rebut—more at DISPROVE

1reg noun : REGULATION

2reg abbreviation 1 region

2 register; registered; registration

3 regular

re·gain verb : to acquire or get possession of again

Synonyms

recapture, reclaim, recoup, recover, repossess, retake, retrieve—more at RECOVER

re·gal adjective 1 : of, relating to, or befitting a king : ROYAL

2 : of notable excellence or magnificence : STATELY, SPLENDID

— re·gal·ly adverb

Synonyms

[1] kingly, monarchical, royal—more at MONARCHICAL

[2] august, baronial, gallant, glorious, grand, grandiose, heroic, imposing, magnificent, majestic, monumental, noble, proud, royal, splendid, stately—more at GRAND

re·gale verb re·galed; re·gal·ing 1 : to entertain richly or agreeably esp. with fine food and drink

2 : to give pleasure or amusement to

Synonyms

[1] banquet, dine, feast, junket—more at FEAST

[2] amuse, disport, divert, entertain—more at AMUSE

re·ga·lia noun plural 1 : the emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia of royalty (as the crown and scepter)

2 : the insignia of an office or order

3 : special costume : FINERY

Synonyms

array, best, bravery, caparison, feather, finery, frippery, full dress, gaiety—more at FINERY

1regard noun 1 : CONSIDERATION, HEED; also : CARE, CONCERN

2 : a quick or cursory look : GLANCE, LOOK

3 : a feeling of respect and affection : RESPECT, ESTEEM

4 plural : friendly greetings implying respect and esteem

5 : an aspect to be considered : PARTICULAR

— re·gard·less adjective

Synonyms

[2] cast, eye, gander, glance, glimpse, look, peek, peep, sight, view—more at LOOK

[3] admiration, appreciation, esteem, estimation, favor, respect—more at ADMIRATION