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furnish

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈfɜrnɪʃ/

KK: /ˈfɜrnɪʃ/

transitive verb
Definition

To provide or supply something that is needed, especially furniture or equipment for a space.


Example

They decided to furnish their new apartment with modern furniture.


Tense Forms

Past: furnished

Past Participle: furnished


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen how they furnish that new coffee shop downtown?
Sloth B
Yeah, it looks amazing! I love the cozy vibe.
Sloth A
I wonder if they furnish it themselves or hire someone.
Sloth B
I think they probably hire a designer to get that look.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
equip
supply
provide
Antonyms
deprive
withhold
remove
Root Explanation

Furnish → It originates from the Old French 'furnir' (meaning to supply or provide), which in turn comes from the Latin 'furnire' (meaning to supply or furnish). The word 'furnish' means to supply or provide something, especially furniture or equipment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'furnish' as supplying or providing what is needed, like filling a room with furniture.

Visually Confused Words
unfurnish
refurnish
furbish
faunish
burnish
funis
prefurnish
disfurnish
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