furbish

• Устаревший глагол, означающий полировать, чистить или обновлять что-либо, особенно металл или доспехи.

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.

   Полировать

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

   Synonymsbuffburnishpolishrub upshine

   Antonymsblemishdirtysmudgesoilstainsullytarnish

2. Renovate or restoreC2formal

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

   Обновить или восстановить

   • 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.

   Synonymsoverhaulreconditionrefurbishrenewrenovaterepairrestorerevamp

   Antonymsdamagedestroyneglectruin

Phrasal variantsfurbish up