Definition

Verb: 1. To renovate and redecorate (something, especially a building): To clean, repair, and improve the appearance and condition of something, making it look like new again. 2. To restore to good condition; to make fresh or bright again: To update or modernize something that is old or worn.

Usage

The verb "refurbish" is used when talking about improving the state of a building, room, or object. It implies a process of cleaning, repairing, and often updating to a high standard. It is commonly used in the contexts of real estate, interior design, and manufacturing (e.g., refurbished electronics).

Examples

• The new owners plan to refurbish the old hotel completely.
• They hired a contractor to refurbish the kitchen with new cabinets and appliances.
• This company buys used phones, refurbishes them, and sells them at a discount.
• The museum closed for six months to refurbish its main exhibition hall.

Advanced Usage

• "to refurbish something to a high standard": To renovate something with great care and quality materials.
  • The historic house was refurbished to a very high standard, preserving its original features.
• "newly/fully refurbished": (Adjectival phrase) Describing something that has recently been completely renovated.
  • The apartment for rent is newly refurbished and ready to move into.

Variants and Related Words

• Refurbishment (noun): The process or act of refurbishing.
  • The refurbishment of the office building will take three months.
• Refurbished (adjective): Describing an item that has been repaired, cleaned, and restored to a good working condition.
  • I bought a refurbished laptop, and it works perfectly.

Synonyms

• Renovate: To restore to a good state of repair. (Often used interchangeably with "refurbish," though "renovate" can imply more structural changes.)
• Restore: To bring back to an original or former condition.
• Revamp: To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.
• Recondition: To restore to a functional or satisfactory state, often by repairing or replacing parts.

Antonyms

• Demolish: To pull or knock down (a building).
• Damage: To inflict physical harm on something, reducing its value or usefulness.
• Neglect: To fail to care for properly.

Verb

1. make brighter and prettier
   • we refurbished the guest wing
   • My wife wants us to renovate