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Definition of furnish

furnish

/ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
fur · nish
Adjective:furnished
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Past Simple:furnished
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Past Participle:furnished
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Present Participle:furnishing
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furnish Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To provide a house, apartment, or room with furniture and fittings.

Example

"They decided to furnish the new apartment with modern, minimalist pieces."

2

To supply or provide someone or something with what is needed or requested, such as information, evidence, or funds.

Example

"Applicants must furnish proof of residency before their registration can be processed."

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• Rhymes for furnish

• Nearby Words

furlong
furlough
furnace
furnish
furnisher
furnishing
furnishings

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Old French 'furniss-', the extended stem of 'furnir' (to accomplish or provide), which ultimately comes from a West Germanic verb meaning to perform or bring to completion.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Furnish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/furnish
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