What does furbish mean?
Furbish means To polish or burnish..
Furbish
/ˈfɜːbɪʃ/ · verb
Meaning
To polish or burnish..
Definitions by Sense
- To polish or burnish.
- To renovate or recondition; to refurbish.
Example Sentences
I do not indeed suppose that anyone can at this time of day effect that which the sense of all good men failed to effect while he lived--I mean the final killing of those rumours; nor is a plain tale likely to persuade those, with whom idle reports, constantly furbished up, of letters seen in France, weigh more than a consistent life.
Synonyms for furbish
Antonyms for furbish
Related Words
Word Forms
- furbishes
- furbishing
- furbished
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for furbish?
Common synonyms include wax, shine, polish, buff.
What is the opposite of furbish?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use furbish in a sentence?
I do not indeed suppose that anyone can at this time of day effect that which the sense of all good men failed to effect while he lived--I mean the final killing of those rumours; nor is a plain tale likely to persuade those, with whom idle reports, constantly furbished up, of letters seen in France, weigh more than a consistent life.
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