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/
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
Bishop brushes his fur coat to refurbish his look!
Remove the tarnish, then furnish - refurbish with care!
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🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
re- (again) + furbish (to polish/brighten) = refurbish (to polish and renovate again)
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📝Examples
“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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