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US/ˈfɜːr.nɪʃ/
UK/ˈfɜː.nɪʃ/
to put furniture in a room or house; to provide something needed
In context
They furnished the apartment with secondhand tables and chairs.
The witness furnished the police with a detailed description.
The hotel rooms are simply but comfortably furnished.
Words that go with furnish
verb + noun
- furnish a roomShe furnished the room with a bed and a small desk.
- furnish an apartmentIt cost a lot to furnish the apartment.
- furnish informationApplicants must furnish information about their income.
- furnish evidenceHe could not furnish any evidence to support his claim.
- furnish a houseThey slowly furnished the house over several years.
verb + preposition
- furnish withThe office was furnished with modern chairs.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The apartment is fully furniture.Correct: The apartment is fully furnished.