refurbished
|re-fur-bished|
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/riˈfɜrbɪʃt/
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/riˈfɜːbɪʃt/
(refurbish)
renovation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'refurbish' originates from the Latin word 'furbish,' where 'furbire' meant 'to polish or clean.'
Historical Evolution
'furbish' transformed into the Old French word 'forbir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'furbish,' which led to 'refurbish.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to polish or clean,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to renovate or restore.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'refurbish'.
They refurbished the old house last year.
Adjective 1
having been renovated or restored to a good condition.
The refurbished laptop works like new.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35