Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

furbish

Verb
/ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/
Definition
To make bright, fresh, or clean; to polish or renovate something.
Examples
  • She decided to furbish her old furniture to give it a new look.
  • The company plans to furbish its reputation after the recent issues.
  • He spent the weekend furbishing his bike before the race.
Meaning
Furbish refers to the act of cleaning or restoring something to a better state, often by polishing or refreshing its appearance.
Synonyms
  • Polish
  • Brighten
  • Refurbish
  • Refresh
  • Renew