furbish

• Veralteter Ausdruck dafür, etwas zu polieren, zu reinigen oder auf Hochglanz zu bringen, insbesondere Metall oder Rüstungen, oder etwas aufzufrischen und zu erneuern.

An archaic verb meaning to polish, clean, or renovate something, especially metal or armor.

1. Polish or cleanC2formal

   To make something bright and shiny by rubbing or cleaning it.

   Polieren

   • He furbished the old silverware until it gleamed.
   • The antique dealer furbished the brass candlesticks.
   • She spent the afternoon furbishing the family heirlooms.

   Synonymebuffburnishpolishrub upshine

   Antonymeblemishdirtysmudgesoilstainsullytarnish

2. Renovate or restoreC2formal

   To restore something to good condition; to renovate or improve.

   Erneuern oder wiederherstellen

   • The company furbished the old building into a modern office.
   • He furbished his skills by taking advanced courses.
   • They furbished the classic car for the exhibition.

   Synonymeoverhaulreconditionrefurbishrenewrenovaterepairrestorerevamp

   Antonymedamagedestroyneglectruin

Phrasal-Variantenfurbish up