furnish — to provide or supply with furniture, equipment, or other items needed for a particular purpose
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to provide or supply with furniture, equipment, or other items needed for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
Example Sentences
- My mom promised to furnish my dorm room, but all she brought was a cactus and motivational quotes.
- The witness was unable to furnish any reliable evidence for the case.
- The company will furnish all employees with laptops and a mysterious coffee addiction.
furnish
VERB[/ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/]
to provide or supply with furniture, equipment, or other items needed for a particular purpose
The newlyweds furnish their empty apartment with a sofa, lamp, and small dining table.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'furnir' meaning 'to provide or complete', derived from Germanic origins related to 'furthjan' meaning 'to further' or 'to accomplish'.
Breakdown
fur- (provide/complete) + -nish (verb suffix) = furnish (to supply with what is needed)
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📝Examples
“My mom promised to furnish my dorm room, but all she brought was a cactus and motivational quotes.”
“The witness was unable to furnish any reliable evidence for the case.”
“The company will furnish all employees with laptops and a mysterious coffee addiction.”
“Could you furnish me with your contact information?”
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