precisely-furnished
|pre-cise-ly-fur-nished|
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/prɪˈsaɪsli ˈfɜrnɪʃt/
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/prɪˈsaɪsli 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 or decorate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
equipped or decorated with precision and attention to detail.
The room was precisely-furnished, with every item in its perfect place.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 07:00