Furnish Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of FURNISH

[+ object]

1

:

to provide (a room or building) with furniture

• The inn is beautifully furnished.
• He has enough money to furnish the apartment nicely.

— often + with

• We are furnishing the office with contemporary pieces.
• She furnished her home with antiques.

2

a

:

to supply or give (something) to someone or something

:

provide

• We'll furnish the food for the party.
• Can he furnish the information to us?

b

:

to supply or give to (someone) something that is needed or wanted

:

provide

— + with

• Students are furnished with all the necessary materials for the course.

• Can he furnish us with the information?

• He moved from a furnished room to an unfurnished apartment.