refurbish

Meanings

• verb

  The act of renovating or restoring something to a good condition.

  - "The company offers refurbished electronics at discounted prices."
  - "After the flood, the community came together to refurbish the local library."

• adjective

  The state of being refurbished.

  - "The refurbished car looked brand new."
  - "The refurbished room was furnished with modern decor."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹiˈfɝbɪʃ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with refurbish
rehearse , nurse , disperse

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Variants

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refurbish , refurbished , refurbisher , refurbishers , refurbishes , refurbishing , refurbishment , refurbishments

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Etymology

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From the verb 're-furbish', meaning to renew or make new again.

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Trivia

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1. Refurbishing is a popular practice in the technology industry, where electronics are restored to good working condition and sold at lower prices.

2. The term 'refurbish' comes from the Middle English word 'forbirgen', which means 'to make new again'.

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Related Concepts

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1. renovation: The process of making additions to or remodeling a building or other structure.

2. restoration: The act of returning something to its original condition.

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Culture

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Refurbishing has been a common practice for centuries, particularly in the context of restoring antique furniture and buildings. It is often seen as a more sustainable alternative to buying new items.

How to Memorize "refurbish"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of taking something old and making it new again. Visualize the steps involved in refurbishing an item, such as cleaning, repairing, and painting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'refurbish' with the idea of renewal and restoration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Refurbish is like a fresh dish' to help memorize the meaning of the word.

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