FURBISHING Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word furbishing. (close relations)
Definition of FURBISHING
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 |