refurbish — to renovate and redecorate something, especially a building
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to renovate and redecorate something, especially a building
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈfɜːrbɪʃ/
Korean meaning: 보수하다, 새롭게 단장하다, 개조하다
Korean pronunciation: 리**퍼**비쉬
Example Sentences
- My grandmother decided to refurbish her kitchen after watching too many home improvement shows.
- The company will refurbish the entire office building during the summer break.
- He bought a cheap, old car with plans to refurbish it into his dream vehicle.
refurbish
VERB//rɪˈfɜːrbɪʃ//
to renovate and redecorate something, especially a building
Renovating old kitchen to new condition
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Remove the tarnish, then furnish - refurbish with care!
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Origin
From the prefix 're-' (again) combined with 'furbish', which comes from Old French 'forbir' meaning to polish or burnish. The word ultimately derives from Germanic roots related to brightening or making shiny.
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“My grandmother decided to refurbish her kitchen after watching too many home improvement shows.”
“The company will refurbish the entire office building during the summer break.”
“He bought a cheap, old car with plans to refurbish it into his dream vehicle.”
“The museum spent millions to refurbish its ancient artifact display room.”
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