What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
rendered
Example
The artist rendered the landscape in vivid colors. [rendered: verb]
Example
The company rendered aid to the victims of the natural disaster. [rendered: past tense]
furnish
Example
The apartment was furnished with modern appliances and comfortable furniture. [furnished: past participle]
Example
Can you furnish me with the details of the upcoming meeting? [furnish: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Furnish is more commonly used than rendered in everyday language, especially when referring to providing physical items. Rendered is less common and is often used in technical or artistic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between rendered and furnish?
Both rendered and furnish can be used in formal and informal contexts. However, rendered may be more commonly used in technical or specialized fields, while furnish is more versatile and can be used in a variety of contexts and levels of formality.
