appropriately-furnished
|ap-pro-priate-ly-fur-nished|
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/əˈproʊpriətli ˈfɜrnɪʃt/
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/əˈprəʊpriətli ˈfɜːnɪʃt/
(furnish)
provide or supply
Etymology
Etymology Information
'furnish' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'furnir,' where 'furnir' meant 'to provide or supply.'
Historical Evolution
'furnir' transformed into the Middle English word 'furnishen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'furnish.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to provide or supply,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to equip with furniture.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
equipped with furniture in a manner that is suitable or fitting for the purpose.
The apartment was appropriately-furnished for a family of four.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 03:09