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March 25, 2018 Word of the Day

refurbish /rɪˈfɚbɪʃ/ verb
refurbish
/rɪˈfɚbɪʃ/
verb

refurbishes; refurbished; refurbishing

The kitchen is being refurbished.
The kitchen is being refurbished.
Definition of REFURBISH

[+ object]

: to repair and make improvements to (something, such as a building)

  • They are refurbishing [=renovating] the old house.

  • They sell refurbished computers. [=old computers that have been repaired so that they are in good condition]

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