verb
Meaning 1
To polish so as to make look newer
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
furbish up
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verb
Meaning 2
To refurbish, to reinvigorate
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, transitive, usually
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verb
Meaning 3
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- She repaired her TV set
- Repair my shoes please
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: repair, mend, fix, bushel, doctor, restore, touch on
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate
Narrower terms: tinker, fiddle, fill, piece, patch, cobble, point, repoint, trouble-shoot, troubleshoot, patch up, sole, resole, vamp, revamp, heel, reheel, darn
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Etymology
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