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Definition furnish in British English

furnish verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈfɜː(r)nɪʃ/
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 police with a vital clue.

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Definition furnish in British English