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FURBISHING Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word furbishing. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word furbishing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for FURBISHING

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improve
verbv
verb

• to make better

• get better

overhaul
verb, nounv, n
noun

• periodic maintenance on a car or machine

• the act of improving by renewing and restoring

verb

• travel past

• make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to

refresh
verbv
verb

• refresh one's memory

• make (to feel) fresh

• become or make oneself fresh again

• make fresh again

refurbish
verbv
verb

• make brighter and prettier

renovate
verbv
verb

• restore to a previous or better condition

• make brighter and prettier

• give new life or energy to

restore
verbv
verb

• return to its original or usable and functioning condition

• get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate

• give or bring back

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

• bring back into original existence, use, function, or position

revamp
verb, nounv, n
verb

• to patch up or renovate; repair or restore

• provide (a shoe) with a new vamp

update
verb, nounv, n
noun

• information or data that updates

• the act of bringing someone or something up to date

verb

• modernize or bring up to date

• bring up to date; supply with recent information

• bring to the latest state of technology or supply with the latest data

spruce up
verbv
verb

• make neat, smart, or trim

• dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion

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

Best Hypernyms For FURBISHING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for furbishing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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polish shine smooth smoothen

Alternatives for IMPROVE

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