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refurnish

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /rɪˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

KK: /rɪˈfɜrnɪʃ/

verb
Definition

To provide new furniture or equipment for a room or space again.


Example

They decided to refurnish the living room with modern furniture.


Tense Forms

Past: refurnished

Past Participle: refurnished


Conversation
Sloth A
I'm thinking about how to refurnish my living room this weekend.
Sloth B
That sounds exciting! What style are you going for?
Sloth A
I want something modern and cozy, maybe with a new sofa.
Sloth B
That would be great! A fresh look will really brighten up the space.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
redecorate
revamp
refit
Antonyms
dismantle
strip
remove
Root Explanation

Refurnish → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "furnish" (from Old French *furnir*, meaning to supply or provide). The word "refurnish" means to supply or provide again, typically referring to the act of providing new furniture or decor to a space.

Memory Tip

Think of 'supplying again' — 're-' means again, and 'furnish' means to provide. This helps you remember that refurnish means to provide new items once more.

Visually Confused Words
prefurnish
reburnish
furnish
reflourish
repunish
refinish
renish
overfurnish
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