Synonyms

refurbish

American

[ree-fur-bish] / riˈfɜr bɪʃ /

verb (used with object)

to furbish again; renovate; brighten.

to refurbish the lobby.

Synonyms:

redecorate, refurnish

refurbish British

/ riːˈfɜːbɪʃ /

verb

(tr) to make neat, clean, or complete, as by renovating, re-equipping, or restoring

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Other Word Forms

refurbishing noun
refurbishment noun

Etymology

Origin of refurbish

First recorded in 1605–15; re- + furbish

Example Sentences

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The World Snooker Championship will remain at the Crucible in Sheffield until 2045, with the venue set to be refurbished to add up to 500 additional seats.

From BBC

Under the agreement, British Steel will supply 120,000 tonnes of steel to refurbish two major ports in Lagos, with the contract worth £70m.

From BBC

It plans to replace the timber work and deck bracing, as well as refurbish the ironwork and masonry to maintain it as a crossing for cyclists and pedestrians.

From BBC

MPs and peers have been presented with proposals to refurbish the ailing Palace of Westminster and will decide what to do, in votes that are yet to be scheduled.

From BBC

Noem acknowledged the plane had a bedroom, but said it was being "refurbished".

From BBC

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