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How does the verb furnish contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of furnish are accoutre, appoint, equip, and outfit. While all these words mean "to supply one with what is needed," furnish implies the provision of any or all essentials for performing a function.

a sparsely furnished apartment

When would accoutre be a good substitute for furnish?

The synonyms accoutre and furnish are sometimes interchangeable, but accoutre suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment for a special activity.

fully accoutred members of a polar expedition

When is appoint a more appropriate choice than furnish?

The words appoint and furnish can be used in similar contexts, but appoint implies provision of complete and usually elegant or elaborate equipment or furnishings.

a lavishly appointed apartment

When can equip be used instead of furnish?

While the synonyms equip and furnish are close in meaning, equip suggests the provision of something making for efficiency in action or use.

a fully equipped kitchen

Where would outfit be a reasonable alternative to furnish?

While in some cases nearly identical to furnish, outfit implies provision of a complete list or set of articles as for a journey, an expedition, or a special occupation.

outfitted the family for a ski trip

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of furnish Thus, LogMeOnce does not have user data to furnish to anyone. Kim Key, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025 While our home is beautifully designed and furnished, several areas need immediate attention with regard to aging and safety issues. Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025 The homes are fully furnished, decorated, and landscaped, and feature the latest in building trends, technology, and interior design. Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025 Lafayette 148 had a soft launch at Harrods at the end of August, and is opening pop-ups in South Korea, which are fully furnished by Lafayette 148. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for furnish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furnish
Verb
  • The 49ers were well equipped in the waning moments.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • All three yachts have won awards, charter well, and are equipped with cutting-edge technology as well as exceptional entertainment features.
    Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The triangular lights have a solar panel on the long, top side that generates power throughout the day to provide up to eight hours of lighting overnight.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Dario Essugo and Andrey Santos (following his return from Strasbourg on loan) provide more options in midfield.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Helping to drive Oracle’s stock was the announcement of a massive $300 billion deal with OpenAI to supply the AI company with data center capacity.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The plant creates its own electricity with diesel and supplies water through a well.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • What was meant to be a moment of silence for Kirk on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening soon gave way to flashes of a vitriolic political divide that would escalate in the aftermath of the 31-year-old’s death.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The development pool is designed to give younger players access to daily practices, training sessions and a dedicated performance staff.
    Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Furnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furnish. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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