verb
furbish
Furbish (verb) means to make something shine by rubbing or cleaning it.
verb
1
To make something shine by rubbing or cleaning it.
2
To repair and freshen something up so that it looks new again.
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What is the meaning of furbish?
"furbish" (verb) means to make something shine by rubbing or cleaning it.
What is another word for furbish?
Other words for "furbish" include burnish, buff.
What is the opposite of furbish?
Opposites of "furbish" include corrode, cloud, dull, tarnish.
What are the different meanings of furbish?
"furbish" has 2 main meanings: 1. To make something shine by rubbing or cleaning it; 2. To repair and freshen something up so that it looks new again.
