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furnish

 

[ ˈfɜrnɪʃ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

home decor

To provide a house or room with furniture and necessary equipment. It includes items such as sofas, tables, chairs, and appliances.

Synonyms

decorate, equip, outfit

Examples of usage

  • She decided to furnish her new apartment with modern furniture.
  • The company offers a variety of options to furnish your living space.
Context #2 | Verb

information

To supply information or data for a particular purpose.

Synonyms

give, provide, supply

Examples of usage

  • The report will furnish us with the necessary details for the project.
  • The book will furnish you with all the information you need for your research.

Translations

Translations of the word "furnish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mobiliar

🇮🇳 सजाना

🇩🇪 möblieren

🇮🇩 melengkapi

🇺🇦 обставляти

🇵🇱 umeblować

🇯🇵 備え付ける (そなえつける)

🇫🇷 meubler

🇪🇸 amueblar

🇹🇷 mobilya döşemek

🇰🇷 가구를 배치하다

🇸🇦 تأثيث

🇨🇿 zařídit

🇸🇰 zariadiť

🇨🇳 布置 (bùzhì)

🇸🇮 opremiti

🇮🇸 mubliera

🇰🇿 жиһазбен жабдықтау

🇬🇪 შემოსვა

🇦🇿 mebellər ilə təmin etmək

🇲🇽 amueblar

Etymology

The word 'furnish' originated from the Middle English word 'fournishen', which came from the Old French word 'fournir', meaning 'to provide or supply'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,865, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.