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furbish Definition

fur·bish (fʉrbis̸h)

transitive verb

  1. to brighten by rubbing or scouring; polish; burnish
  2. to make usable or attractive again; renovate: usually with up

Etymology: ME furbishen < extended stem of OFr forbir < WGmc *furbjan, to clean > MHG vürben

furbish Related Forms
fur·bisher noun
furbish Synonyms

furbish

v.

  1. To restore

    refurbish, improve, renovate; see renew 1.

  2. To burnish

    polish, clean, brighten; see shine 3.

furbish Usage Examples

Object

  • room: Most of the hotel's elegantly furbished rooms boast stunning views from private balconies, a unique feature in Hong Kong.

Modifying Another Word

  • newly: Councilor McMenamin contended that the statistics had been compiled prior to the opening of the newly furbished Fitness Suite.
  • fully: Property is a fully furbished, three story house in the boro of Greenwich.
  • elegantly: Most of the hotel's elegantly furbished rooms boast stunning views from private balconies, a unique feature in Hong Kong.
  • tastefully: Swallows 4 star awarded accommodations The Old Courtyard Swift and Swallow Cottage are two newly converted 4-star accommodation very tastefully furbished.
  • beautifully: Having four double bedrooms, master with en suite, main bathroom beautifully furbished with jacuzzi style bath.

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