furbish

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

ruУстаревший глагол, означающий полировать, чистить или обновлять что-либо, особенно металл или доспехи.esVerbo anticuado que significa pulir, limpiar o renovar algo, especialmente metal o armadura.frVerbe vieilli ou littéraire signifiant polir, nettoyer ou raviver quelque chose, en particulier du métal ou une armure.deVeralteter Ausdruck dafür, etwas zu polieren, zu reinigen oder auf Hochglanz zu bringen, insbesondere Metall oder Rüstungen, oder etwas aufzufrischen und zu erneuern.ptVerbo arcaico que significa polir, limpar ou renovar algo, especialmente metal ou armaduras.zh过时动词，意为擦亮、清洁或翻新某物，尤指金属或盔甲。arفعل قديم يعني تلميع شيء ما أو تنظيفه أو تجديده، ولا سيما المعادن أو الدروع.

1. Polish or clean C2 formal

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

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

   ruПолироватьesPulir, abrillantarfrFourbir, astiquerdePolierenptPolirzh擦亮arتلميع

   Synonymes: buffburnishpolishrub upshine

   Antonymes: blemishdirtysmudgesoilstainsullytarnish

2. Renovate or restore C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОбновить или восстановитьesRestaurar o renovarfrrénover ou restaurer (en frottant)deErneuern oder wiederherstellenptRenovar ou restaurarzh翻新或修复arتجديد أو ترميم

   Synonymes: overhaulreconditionrefurbishrenewrenovaterepairrestorerevamp

   Antonymes: damagedestroyneglectruin

• furbished past participle
• furbished past simple
• furbishing present participle
• furbishes third person singular

Variantes phrasal: furbish up