refurnish
UK[ˌriːˈfɜː.nɪʃ]US[ˌriːˈfɜː.nɪʃ]
v
to provide (a room or building) with new furniture or fittings.
v
to supply or provide something again.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
furnish
re
again
furnish
to provide
Etymology
the word "refurnish" is a transparent compound formed within english. the prefix "re-", derived from latin, carries its core meaning of repetition or restoration. it is attached to the verb "furnish", which entered english via old french from a germanic source, originally related to completing or equipping something. the literal combination, "to furnish again", directly and logically yields the modern meaning of replenishing or renewing the furniture or supplies within a space. this pattern of using "re-" with verbs of provision is a productive and clear method in english for creating words that denote the renewal of a prior state or action.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + furnish (to provide)
re: latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
furnish: from old french fournir, of germanic origin, meaning "to provide" or "to supply".
Examples
they decided to refurnish the entire apartment after the renovation.
the library will temporarily close to refurnish its reading rooms.
after the fire, the company helped refurnish the community center.