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furbish

verb

/ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

Meaning

to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something

The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.

polish, refurbish, burnish, renew, renovate

damage, dull, ruin

furbish up, furbish an idea, furbish furniture

to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation

to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size

to talk proudly about one's achievements; to brag

to find the exact position or place of something

to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm

to present and explain in detail