Refurbish
What it means
To repair, clean, and update something so it is useful and attractive again.
Reach for it when renewing an existing object or building without replacing it
Volunteers refurbished the donated laptops for adult learners.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when a noticeable modern update is intended
Careful Revamp can imply radical redesign.
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playful
spruce up
Fits when small cosmetic improvement is enough
Careful Sprucing up understates repairs.
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warm
Fits when fresh usefulness is the broad point
Careful Renew does not name the work involved.
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professional
Fits when equipment returns to reliable operation
Careful Reconditioning prioritizes function over appearance.
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professional
Fits when a building receives substantial renewal
Careful Renovation may include structural work.
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formal
Fits when a valued earlier condition is recovered
Careful Restoration may avoid modern updates.
Opposites 3
- neglect
- discard
- damage
Common phrases 3
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refurbish a building
The council will refurbish a building for youth clubs.
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fully refurbished
The fully refurbished camera worked like new.
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refurbish old furniture
Apprentices refurbish old furniture in the training shop.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated