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

Other work has included refurbishing the pedestrian overpass between the 10th Avenue and Franklin Road interchanges, adding a sound wall along Hannibal Street and installing a traffic signal at the westbound ramps at the Centennial interchange. — Rose Evans june 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2026

Trump’s claims of vandalism came after days of negative attention to the state of the Reflecting Pool, which has raised concerns about the no-bid contract of more than $14 million to refurbish it. — Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026

Trump announced the plan to refurbish the pool in April, saying the landmark had been the subject of complaints due to its cleanliness levels and leaking foundation. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 June 2026

Summer is the perfect time of year to refurbish and redecorate your home's exterior. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026

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