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REFURBISH: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for REFURBISH?

Need another word that means the same as “refurbish”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “refurbish” in this overview.

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Refurbish as a Verb
Definitions of "Refurbish" as a verb
Synonyms of "Refurbish" as a verb (14 Words)
Usage Examples of "Refurbish" as a verb
Associations of "Refurbish" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Refurbish” are: freshen up, renovate, recondition, rehabilitate, revamp, make over, overhaul, restore, renew, develop, redevelop, rebuild, reconstruct, remodel

Refurbish as a Verb

Definitions of "Refurbish" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “refurbish” as a verb can have the following definitions:

Renovate and redecorate (something, especially a building.
Make brighter and prettier.

Synonyms of "Refurbish" as a verb (14 Words)

develop	Cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development. The country developed into a mighty superpower.
freshen up	Make (to feel) fresh.
make over	Institute, enact, or establish.
overhaul	Travel past. The steering box was recently overhauled.
rebuild	Build (something) again after it has been damaged or destroyed. We try to help them rebuild* their lives.*
recondition	Bring into an improved condition. It was necessary to recondition* the human mind to accept change.*
reconstruct	Do over, as of (part of) a house. Later emperors reconstructed the army.
redevelop	Develop for a second time, in order to improve the contrast, colour, etc., of a negative or print. The technology was redeveloped during the crusades.
rehabilitate	Help to readapt, as to a former state of health or good repute. With the fall of the government many former dissidents were rehabilitated.
remodel	Shape (a figure or object) again or differently. The station was remodelled and enlarged in 1927.
renew	Repeat (a statement. We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years.
renovate	Give new life or energy to. A little warm nourishment renovated him for a short time.
restore	Restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken. The government restored confidence in the housing market.
revamp	Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to. Revamp my old boots.

Usage Examples of "Refurbish" as a verb

The premises have been completely refurbished in our corporate style.
We refurbished the guest wing.

Associations of "Refurbish" (30 Words)

ameliorate	To make better. The reform did much to ameliorate* living standards.*
boost	Give a boost to be beneficial to. He gave her a boost* over the fence.*
develop	Cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development. Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace.
elevate	(of a priest) hold up (a consecrated host or chalice) for adoration. She ordered the bishop celebrating Mass in her chapel not to elevate* the Host.*
enhance	Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of. This sauce will enhance* the flavor of the meat.*
escalate	Increase in extent or intensity. The Allies escalated the bombing.
excision	Surgical removal of a body part or tissue. The excision* of the carcinoma.*
furtherance	The advancement of some enterprise. The court held that the union s acts were not in furtherance* of a trade dispute.*
help	Give help or assistance be of service. She helped herself to a biscuit.
improve	Develop or increase in mental capacity by education or experience. I subscribed to two magazines to improve* my mind.*
industrialization	The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale. These developing countries have undergone rapid industrialization.
innovation	The act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new. Innovation is crucial to the continuing success of any organization.
lift	Lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building. We heard inspiring talks which lifted our spirits.
modernize	Make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to. He modernized the health service.
promote	Of an additive act as a promoter of a catalyst. They were promoted from the Third Division last season.
protestant	The Protestant churches and denominations collectively.
rebuild	An instance of rebuilding. The rebuilds include a number of Delage cars.
reclaim	The action or process of reclaiming or being reclaimed. Allow a week or ten days for reclaiming the bird.
reconstruction	A thing that has been rebuilt after being damaged or destroyed. Comparison between the original and the reconstruction.
reestablish	Bring back into original existence, use, function, or position. Reestablish peace in the region.
reform	The action or process of reforming an institution or practice. Reform a political system.
reformation	A 16th-century movement for the reform of abuses in the Roman Church ending in the establishment of the Reformed and Protestant Churches. The reformation* of the Senate.*
regenerate	Bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one. Methods were developed to regenerate* the cellulose for use as fibres.*
reinstate	Bring back into original existence, use, function, or position. The union threatened strike action if Owen was not reinstated.
renew	Repeat (a statement. The two renewed their friendship not having seen one another for five years.
renovate	Give new life or energy to. A little warm nourishment renovated him for a short time.
restore	Restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken. The government will restore* land to those who lost it through confiscation.*
sophisticate	Make someone or something more sophisticated. A sophisticated design.
upgrade	To improve what was old or outdated. The company upgraded their personnel.
vivify	Give new life or energy to. His remarks always vivify* an otherwise dull story.*