furbish

• Verbo arcaico que significa polir, limpar ou renovar algo, especialmente metal ou armaduras.

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.

   Polir

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

   Sinônimosbuffburnishpolishrub upshine

   Antônimosblemishdirtysmudgesoilstainsullytarnish

2. Renovate or restoreC2formal

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

   Renovar ou restaurar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosoverhaulreconditionrefurbishrenewrenovaterepairrestorerevamp

   Antônimosdamagedestroyneglectruin

Variantes phrasalfurbish up