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refurnish

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To furnish again; to get new furniture for.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • I'm planning to refurnish my flat.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To supply or provide anew.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • The soldiers were refurnished with provisions.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

furnish with new or different furniture

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • We refurnished the living room

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: furnish

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English furnish English refurnish From re- + furnish.