Cool MateMeaning of Furnish
To supply or equip a space with furniture and accessories.
In simple words: To provide furniture and equipment for a space.
Furnish in a sentence
- They decided to furnish the apartment with new furniture.
- The company will furnish the office with modern desks and chairs.
- We need to furnish the hall for the wedding reception.
- She furnished her home with vintage pieces from flea markets.
- The grant will help furnish the community center with resources.
How to use Furnish
Typically used in formal contexts, like real estate or interior design. Avoid in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
furnish + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'furnishing' a room with furniture, like adding chairs and tables.
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Collocations with Furnish
- furnish a house
- furnish an office
- furnish a room
- furnish with equipment
- furnish details
Common mistakes with Furnish
- Confused with 'furnishing' which is the act of providing items.
- Incorrect verb form, saying 'furnishes' instead of 'furnish' when used with plural subjects.
- Misunderstanding the term as only meaning to decorate, rather than to provide.
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Frequently asked questions about Furnish
What does Furnish mean?
To provide furniture and equipment for a space.
What is the definition of Furnish?
To supply or equip a space with furniture and accessories.
How do you use Furnish in a sentence?
They decided to furnish the apartment with new furniture.
Can you give another example of Furnish?
The company will furnish the office with modern desks and chairs.
What are synonyms for Furnish?
Common alternatives include equip, supply, provide, outfit, fit out.
What is the opposite of Furnish?
Opposite meanings include strip, remove.
What words go with Furnish?
It commonly pairs with furnish a house, furnish an office, furnish a room, furnish with equipment, furnish details.
What are common mistakes when using Furnish?
Confused with 'furnishing' which is the act of providing items. Incorrect verb form, saying 'furnishes' instead of 'furnish' when used with plural subjects. Misunderstanding the term as only meaning to decorate, rather than to provide.
How do you pronounce Furnish?
US: //ˈfɜrnɪʃ//, UK: //ˈfɜːnɪʃ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Furnish formal or informal?
"Furnish" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Furnish?
Typically used in formal contexts, like real estate or interior design. Avoid in casual conversations.