Synonyms

refurbish

American

[ree-fur-bish] / riˈfɜr bɪʃ /

verb (used with object)

to furbish again; renovate; brighten.

to refurbish the lobby.

Synonyms:

redecorate, refurnish

refurbish British

/ riːˈfɜːbɪʃ /

verb

(tr) to make neat, clean, or complete, as by renovating, re-equipping, or restoring

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Other Word Forms

refurbishing noun
refurbishment noun

Etymology

Origin of refurbish

First recorded in 1605–15; re- + furbish

Example Sentences

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It plans to replace the timber work and deck bracing, as well as refurbish the ironwork and masonry to maintain it as a crossing for cyclists and pedestrians.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

And with stakes in companies that could potentially produce hundreds of thousands of barrels of crude a day, as well refurbish the country’s largest refinery, arguably no one had more at stake financially than Sargeant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

The raffle supported Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital, which is seeking £150,000 to refurbish its cancer treatment centre.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

Boeing's delays have forced Emirates to refurbish much of its existing fleet, including its Airbus A380s which are now out of production.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

This would be a time to find a sheltered place beside a stream to rest and refurbish.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

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