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Definition furnish in American English

furnish verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈfɜrnɪʃ/
1

to provide furniture for a room or house

Example

Furnishing a new home can be very expensive.

Example

Her study was furnished with an antique desk and chair.

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2

to provide someone with something that they need, especially information

Example

Lyall's evidence may have furnished the police with a vital clue.

Example

Basic equipment will be furnished to all new recruits.

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Definition furnish in American English