furbish
/ˈfɜrbɪʃ/
verb
- To polish or make something shine, especially a metal object.
- She spent the afternoon furbishing the brass candlesticks.
- The knight furbished his armor before the tournament.
- He furbished the old silverware until it gleamed.
- To renovate or restore something to good condition.
- He furbished his skills by taking a refresher course.
- The museum furbished the ancient statue for the new exhibit.
- They furbished the old house with new paint and furniture.
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