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fur·nish

furnish

 
 
pronunciation:
fuhr nihsh
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part of speech: verb
inflections: furnishes, furnishing, furnished
definition 1: When people furnish their homes, they put furniture in it.
The young couple haven't furnished their new apartment yet, so they are sleeping in sleeping bags on the floor.
synonyms:
decorate
similar words:
appoint, dress, equip, prepare, ready, stock, supply
definition 2: If you furnish someone with something, you give it to them or provide it for them.
The neighbor furnished the police officer with the information that he was looking for.
synonyms:
provide, supply
similar words:
accommodate, afford, equip, feed, hand, outfit, prepare, serve
derivations: furnished (adj.), furnisher (n.)
Word Builder: furnish +
  • furnished:
    having or including furniture.