Meaning & use
refurbish
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To renovate, clean, and repair something, typically to restore it to good condition.
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The city plans to refurbish the old theater before it reopens next year.
The company sells refurbished laptops at a discounted price.
A note on using this word
Often used for electronics and furniture ("refurbished" products) as well as buildings, implying repair rather than replacement.
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Words with an opposite meaning
neglectdilapidate
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