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Grammar : Verb
Spell : ree-fur-bish
Phonetic Transcription : riˈfɜr bɪʃ



Definition of refurbish

Origin :
  • 1610s, from re- "again" + furbish, on model of French refourbir. Related: Refurbished; refurbishing.
  • verb spruce up
Example sentences :
  • It was Josie Fifer's duty not only to tabulate and care for these relics, but to refurbish them when necessary.
  • Extract from : « Cheerful--By Request » by Edna Ferber
  • We were to meet the directors of the Hudson's Bay Company that night, and we had come out to refurbish our scant, wild attire.
  • Extract from : « Heralds of Empire » by Agnes C. Laut
  • Why revamp and refurbish the old platitudes and dole them out each succeeding year?
  • Extract from : « Craftsmanship in Teaching » by William Chandler Bagley
  • If he venture to clean or refurbish his board without authorisation, he will receive a summons and be compelled to pay a fine.
  • Extract from : « Critical Studies » by Ouida
  • In January 1971 Radio Sofia took steps to refurbish its old programming.
  • Extract from : « Area Handbook for Bulgaria » by Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole

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