FURNISH


Meaning of FURNISH in English

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.