Refurbish Definition

rē-fûrbĭsh
refurbished, refurbishes, refurbishing
verb
refurbished, refurbishes, refurbishing
To brighten, freshen, or polish up again; renovate.
Webster's New World

To rebuild or replenish with all new material; to restore to original (better) working order and appearance.

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Origin of Refurbish

  • 1605, from re- +"Ž furbish, from Middle English furbishen, from Old French furbir (stem furbiss-, “to clean, polish"), from Frankish *furbjan (“to clean, polish"), from Proto-Germanic *furbijanÄ… (“to clean"), from Proto-Indo-European *prep- (“to appear"). Cognate with Old High German furben (“to clean, cleanse, purge, sweep").

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Refurbish Sentence Examples

  • Fabrics that are pilling are difficult to refurbish.

  • We've found a handyman who can refurbish the shop quite cheaply.

  • If you have a larger small business, you may seek local computer shops or refurbish resellers.

  • A home is most comfortable when it is familiar, so bring out those once undesirable vintage light fixtures and antique kitchen stoves and refurbish them.

  • We also are helping to refurbish homes and are stocking a food pantry for 30 widows and their children.

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Words Starting With

RREREF

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HSHISH

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Words Starting With R and Ending With H

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