furnished; furnishing; furnishes
1
: to provide with what is needed
furnisher
noun
Synonyms
Examples of furnish in a Sentence
The inn is beautifully furnished.
He has enough money to furnish the apartment nicely.
We'll furnish the food for the party.
Can he furnish the information to us?
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The Rooms: Each of the six bedrooms has water views and is lavishly furnished with antiques, handwoven rugs, custom wallpaper, and theatrical lighting.
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
With the assistance of Cissy’s memory, Instagram posts, a bartender, and tattoo artist, Kaya, Elsbeth, and Mac retrace Mac’s steps from the night before to piece together what happened, furnishing a timeline to fill in the sizable gaps in Mac’s memory, and, sadly, a dead body.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
This results in compensation for young professionals who are able to buy new cars, furnish apartments and establish themselves.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Aspen Hospitality, the team behind the Little Nell and Limelight Hotels, is working with RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) to outfit the homes, and buyers will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase the residences fully furnished.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
With the assistance of Cissy’s memory, Instagram posts, a bartender, and tattoo artist, Kaya, Elsbeth, and Mac retrace Mac’s steps from the night before to piece together what happened, furnishing a timeline to fill in the sizable gaps in Mac’s memory, and, sadly, a dead body.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
This results in compensation for young professionals who are able to buy new cars, furnish apartments and establish themselves.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Aspen Hospitality, the team behind the Little Nell and Limelight Hotels, is working with RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) to outfit the homes, and buyers will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase the residences fully furnished.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for furnish
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“Furnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furnish. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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furnish
verb
fur·nish
ˈfər-nish 
1
: to provide with what is needed
the cave furnished us with shelter
especially
: to provide with furniture
furnish an apartment
2
: to supply or give to someone or something
we'll furnish the food for the guests
furnisher
noun
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