Synonyms of refurbish

refurbish

verb

as in to rebuild

to make improvements or repairs to (something, such as a building)

They are refurbishing the old house.

They sell refurbished computers.

Related Words

• rebuild
• renovate
• repair
• restore
• reconstruct
• fix
• maintain
• service
• overhaul
• prepare
• help
• revamp
• furbish
• patch
• fix up
• recondition
• aid
• condition
• improve
• cure
• heal
• ready
• mend
• right
• better
• revitalize
• modify
• doctor
• revive
• adjust
• refresh
• rejuvenate
• renew
• freshen
• enrich
• regenerate
• enhance
• rectify
• care (for)
• correct
• redress
• reform
• refreshen
• ameliorate
• meliorate

Dissimilar Words

• break
• hurt
• ruin
• damage
• impair
• injure
• spoil
• wreck
• deface
• harm
• flaw
• mar
• disfigure
• vandalize
• mutilate
• disable
• cripple
• blemish
• maim
• mangle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of refurbish

Originally built for Seabourn in the 1990s, this older ship was purchased by Windstar in 2015 and refurbished and lengthened in 2020. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

While $487 million is being spent to refurbish the 775-room landmark, visits to the palace fell last year, according to a new report released by the Royal Collection Trust, a charity that manage King Charles III's sprawling portfolio of residences. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 29 July 2026

LeVota previously said that a new use could involve either refurbishing one or both of the stadiums, or demolishing one or both entirely. — Ilana Arougheti july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

The oak hardwood floors have been refurbished, the home has been freshly painted and the gable roof has been replaced. — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

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