furbished Definition
- 1to renovate, redecorate, or restore something to its original condition
- 2to give a new look to something old
Using furbished: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "furbished" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The old furniture was furbished and sold at a higher price.
Example
The company furbished the office with new equipment and furniture.
Example
He furbished his grandfather's watch and it looked brand new.
furbished Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for furbished
Phrases with furbished
furbished up
restored to good condition
Example
The old car was furbished up and sold for a good price.
Example
The room was furbished with antique furniture.
restored or renovated to an excellent condition
Example
The house was furbished to perfection before it was put on sale.
Origins of furbished
from Old French 'forbir', meaning 'to polish'
Summary: furbished in Brief
The verb 'furbished' [ˈfɜːbɪʃt] means to renovate, redecorate, or restore something to its original condition. It can also mean to give a new look to something old. Examples include 'The old furniture was furbished and sold at a higher price.' and 'He furbished his grandfather's watch and it looked brand new.' The phrase 'furbished up' means restored to good condition.
