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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Flores, 66, built his career buying old wells from bigger peers, refurbishing them and squeezing the last drops.

From The Wall Street Journal

EBay forecast third-quarter profit below market expectations on Thursday as the e-commerce platform spent more to bolster categories such as auto parts, refurbished goods and collectibles, sending its shares down 4.5% after the bell.

From Reuters

The new rules also outlaw tampering with batteries or selling refurbished batteries made with lithium-ion cells scavenged from used units.

From Seattle Times

On Tuesday night, Langrée and his players resumed their more typical places in the recently refurbished David Geffen Hall — renovations that kept the festival orchestra out of that theater last year.

From New York Times

Marape has told parliament the defence deal allows the U.S. to refurbish and develop PNG ports and airports for civilian and military use.

From Reuters

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