furbish

• Verbe vieilli ou littéraire signifiant polir, nettoyer ou raviver quelque chose, en particulier du métal ou une armure.

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.

   Fourbir, astiquer

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

   Synonymesbuffburnishpolishrub upshine

   Antonymesblemishdirtysmudgesoilstainsullytarnish

2. Renovate or restoreC2formal

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

   rénover ou restaurer (en frottant)

   • 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.

   Synonymesoverhaulreconditionrefurbishrenewrenovaterepairrestorerevamp

   Antonymesdamagedestroyneglectruin

Variantes phrasalfurbish up