transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfər-nish ]
transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English furnisshen, from Anglo-French furniss-, stem of furnir, fournir to complete, equip, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German frummen to further, fruma advantage — more at foremost
Date: 15th century
1. : to provide with what is needed ; especially : to equip with furniture
2. : supply , give
furnish ed food and shelter for the refugees
• fur·nish·er noun
Synonyms:
furnish , equip , outfit , appoint , accoutre mean to supply one with what is needed. furnish implies the provision of any or all essentials for performing a function
a sparsely furnished apartment
equip suggests the provision of something making for efficiency in action or use
a fully equipped kitchen
outfit implies provision of a complete list or set of articles as for a journey, an expedition, or a special occupation
outfitted the family for a ski trip
appoint implies provision of complete and usually elegant or elaborate equipment or furnishings
a lavishly appointed apartment
accoutre suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment for a special activity
fully accoutred members of a polar expedition