furbished

Meanings

• Transitive verb

  To improve or make something look new and attractive by repairing, cleaning, or adding new features.

  - "The antique furniture was furbished before being sold."
  - "The old car was furbished up for the classic car show."

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Synonyms

buff , burnish , polish , shine , wax

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with furbished
curmudgeon , disposition , position

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Variants

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furbish , furbished , furbisher , furbishers , furbishes , furbishing

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Etymology

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Originated from the Middle English word 'furbisen' which means 'to make ready' or 'prepare'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'furbished' was commonly used in the 19th and early 20th centuries to describe the process of preparing items for sale in antique shops.

2. In some regions, the term 'furbishing' is also used to describe the process of preparing a hunting or fishing area for use.

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Related Concepts

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1. Refurbish: A similar process to furbishing, but often used to refer to the repair or renovation of larger items, such as buildings or electronics.

2. Polish: A process of making something shine or look new by rubbing it with a substance, often used in the context of furbishing furniture.

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Culture

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In literature, 'furbished' has been used to describe the process of preparing or making something ready for use or sale, often with a focus on restoring or enhancing its appearance.

How to Memorize "furbished"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of making something look new and attractive, such as repairing damage, cleaning, or adding new features.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'furbished' with the idea of making something look new and attractive.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Fix Up, Restore, Beautify' to remember the meaning of 'furbished'.

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