Furbish Up (Verb)
Meaning
Restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; "She repaired her TV set"; "Repair my shoes please".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The old house began to furbish up as new furniture was added and rooms were repainted.
- Her grandmother used to furbish up old dolls for her children by sewing new clothes and repairing broken limbs.
- The community came together to furbish up the town's community center by cleaning and replacing damaged items.
- The artist decided to furbish up her sculptures by adding some fresh paint and restoring the originals to their former beauty.
- As part of the volunteer work, the group of seniors helped to furbish up old bicycles for the less fortunate kids in town.