Synonyms of furnishing

furnishing

verb

present participle of furnish

1

as in equipping

to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity

the art students were furnished with brushes, crayons, pencils, and various other art supplies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equipping
• supplying
• outfitting
• preparing
• rigging
• provisioning
• fitting (out)
• presenting
• girding
• accoutring
• storing
• kitting (up or out)
• contributing
• arming
• stocking
• distributing
• dispensing
• donating
• fortifying
• bestowing
• dealing (out)
• refurnishing
• apportioning
• allotting
• allocating
• assigning
• giving
• prorating
• doling out
• handing out
• meting (out)
• parceling (out)
• refitting
• portioning
• reequipping
• reoutfitting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stripping
• depriving
• divesting
• dispossessing

2

as in providing

to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption

we'll gladly furnish the food for any out-of-town guests

Synonyms & Similar Words

• providing
• supplying
• giving
• handing
• feeding
• delivering
• distributing
• handing over
• dispensing
• administering
• dealing (out)
• allocating
• plying (with)
• apportioning
• assigning
• transferring
• prorating
• doling out
• ceding
• meting (out)
• portioning
• parceling (out)
• deeding
• making over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• holding (back)
• retaining
• keeping (back)
• maintaining
• preserving
• withholding
• reserving
• saving
• conserving
• keeping up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of furnishing

With Charles-Émile’s sons, Émile and Adolphe, at the helm, the company became the area’s star tenant, furnishing saddles to a Continental élite, including Nicholas II, the Tsar of Russia. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

The 18,798-square-foot building would house the home furnishing retailer as well as a dining area with capacity for approximately 124 guests. — Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Ashley is designing and furnishing a reading room for Buckner's students to enjoy. — Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026

The idea came in part from conversations with his billionaire clients, who wanted the personalization of a custom home without having to coordinate every architect, designer, contractor, and furnishing themselves. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026

For example, home furnishing sales usually rise after an increase in home sales, even though furnishings and real estate transactions are different industries. — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The Colony location is inside the Nebraska Furniture Mart, a large home furnishing store that anchors the Grandscape shopping, restaurant and entertainment center. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

Mix thrift store furniture with newer pieces rather than furnishing the entire room secondhand. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Clarkson is widely credited with furnishing Swift with the idea to re-record her first six albums. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026