English Dictionary
Definition of “furnish”
furnish (ˈfɜːnɪʃ
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Definitions
verb (tr)
- to provide (a house, room, etc) with furniture, carpets, etc
- to equip with what is necessary; fit out
- to give; supply ⇒
the records furnished the information required
Alternative Forms
ˈfurnisher noun Word Origin
C15: from Old French fournir , of Germanic origin; related to Old High German frummen to carry out
Synonyms
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decorate,
fit,
fit out,
appoint,
provide,
stock,
supply,
store,
provision,
outfit,
equip,
fit up,
purvey,
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supply,
give,
offer,
provide,
present,
reveal,
grant,
afford,
hand out,
endow,
bestow,
Usage examples
Now that was really convenient, because he could furnish all the lumber to the Pittman enterprises at a healthy familial discount.
Pickard, Nancy, No Body (1987)Of course, the SEBI will not be bound by its recommendations, but will have to furnish valid reasons for overruling the panel.
Business Today (1996)Happy to have publicity, Mr Delivery said he could furnish babies on demand to Guardian readers.
Mail and Guardian (2004)He did manage to find a well-paid job so they bought a lovely home which we helped to furnish and decorate.
Sun, News of the World (2000)Parents understandably want schools and universities to furnish their children with qualifications that will enable them to get good jobs.
Paul Martin, MAKING HAPPY PEOPLE (2005)
