to restore to good condition; make new or as if new again; repair.

to reinvigorate; refresh; revive.

Archaic . renovated.

verb

demolish , destroy , ruin

verb

clean , cleanse , do * , do up * , face-lift * , gussy up , make over , overhaul , reactivate , recondition , reconstitute , recreate , refit , reform , refresh , refurbish , rehabilitate , rekindle , remake , remodel , renew , repair , restore , resurrect , resuscitate , retread , retrieve , revamp , revitalize , revive , revivify , spruce , spruce up * , updatenotes:refurbish means to \'clean up again , \' refurnish means \'to provide with new furnishings , \' redecorate means \'to add new decoration(s) , \' and renovate means \'renew or restore to as as-new condition\' , rebuild , reclaim , reconstruct , reinstate , rejuvenate , restitute , furbish , re-create , invigorate , modernize , redecorate , redo , spruce up