refurbish

[ ree-fur-bish ]

verb (used with object)

1. to furbish again; renovate; brighten:

   to refurbish the lobby.

   Synonyms: redecorate, refurnish

refurbish

/ riːˈfɜːbɪʃ /

verb

1. tr to make neat, clean, or complete, as by renovating, re-equipping, or restoring

Derived Forms

• reˈfurbishing, noun

Other Words From

• re·furbish·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of refurbish¹

First recorded in 1605–15; re- + furbish

Example Sentences

The School Rebuilding Programme, first announced in 2020, aims to rebuild or refurbish about 500 schools in a decade.

From BBC

He wants the chancellor to fully refurbish the UK's Animal and Plant Health Agency at a cost of £2.8bn.

From BBC

That’s around the time La Mutua won grants totaling over $2 million to refurbish the headquarters.

From Los Angeles Times

The School Rebuilding Programme, announced in 2020, aims to rebuild or refurbish about 500 schools in a decade.

From BBC

However, the sticking point is these units require upfront investment to build new theatres and refurbish hospital buildings.

From BBC

Related Words

• fix up
• modernize
• overhaul
• recondition
• redo
• refit
• rehabilitate
• remodel
• renovate
• repair
• restore
• revamp
• update