FURBISH Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word furbish. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for FURBISH
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| buff | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • an ardent follower and admirer • a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen • bare skin • a medium to dark tan color • an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) adjective satellite • of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather verb • strike, beat repeatedly • polish and make shiny | ||||||||
| burnish | verbv | |||||||
noun • the property of being smooth and shiny verb • polish and make shiny | ||||||||
| polish | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to Poland or its people or culture noun • the property of being smooth and shiny • the Slavic language of Poland • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • a preparation used in polishing verb • make (a surface) shine • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state | ||||||||
| shine | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light verb • be bright by reflecting or casting light • emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light • be shiny, as if wet • be distinguished or eminent • be clear and obvious • have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink • throw or flash the light of (a lamp) • touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly • experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion • make (a surface) shine | ||||||||
| wax | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water verb • cover with wax • go up or advance • increase in phase | ||||||||
