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Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922.

Class V. Words Releasing to the Voluntary Powers
Division (I) Individual Volition
Section III. Voluntary Action
1. Simple Voluntary Action

689. Refreshment.

   NOUN:RECUPERATION; recovery of strength [See Strength]; refreshing, bracing &c. v.; restoration, revival [See Restoration]; repair, refection, refocillation [obs.], refreshment, regale, regalement, bait; relief [See Relief].
   VERB:REFRESH; brace (strengthen) [See Strength]; reinvigorate; air, freshen up, recruit; repair (restore) [See Restoration]; fan, refocillate [obs.]; refresh the inner man; get better, raise one’s head; recover -, regain -, renew- one’s strength [See Strength]; perk up.
  BREATHE, respire; drink in the ozone; draw -, take -, gather -, take a long -, regain -, recover- breath.
  RECUPERATE; come to oneself (revive) [See Restoration]; feel like a giant refreshed.
   ADJECTIVE:REFRESHING &c. v.; recuperative [See Restoration].
  REFRESHED &c. v.; untired, unwearied.
   QUOTATION:They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles.—Bible