refurbish
Make like new
To refurbish is to restore something to good condition by cleaning, repairing, or replacing worn parts.
The word typically applies to physical objects—furniture, electronics, buildings: We bought a refurbished laptop at half price.
Unlike restore, which may aim for original condition, refurbish often means simply making something functional and presentable again.
Repair or solution
- mendRestore after damage
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- reconditionRestore to good condition
- repairRestore to working order
patch · overhaul · rebuild · refit · service · rehabilitate · rectify · troubleshoot
Restore to good condition
- certifiedOfficially declared valid
- secondhandHaving had prior ownership
- resaleSecond sale
- warrantyFormal repair promise
factory · device · laptop · phone · smartphone · tablet · gadget · appliance
New version or information
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- improveRaise in quality
- enhanceIncrease in quality
- optimizeMake maximally effective
advance · innovate · streamline · digitize · retrofit · contemporary · refresh · current
Reconstruct or redesign
- redesignCreate anew with changes
- redevelopRebuild an area comprehensively
- reconstructBuild again from remains
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
retrofit · repurpose · reimagine · rework · gutting · contractor · drywall · flooring
Old valued collectible
- vintageQuality from past eras
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- originalFirst or inventive
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
conservation · refinish · reupholster · strip · polish · patina · woodwork · classic
fix
Repair or solution
- mendRestore after damage
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- reconditionRestore to good condition
repair · patch · overhaul · rebuild · refit · service · rehabilitate · rectify · troubleshoot · rework
recondition
Restore to good condition
- certifiedOfficially declared valid
- secondhandHaving had prior ownership
- resaleSecond sale
warranty · factory · device · laptop · phone · smartphone · tablet · gadget · appliance · renewed
update
New version or information
optimize · advance · innovate · streamline · digitize · retrofit · contemporary · refresh · current · sleek
remodel
Reconstruct or redesign
- redesignCreate anew with changes
- redevelopRebuild an area comprehensively
- reconstructBuild again from remains
makeover · retrofit · repurpose · reimagine · rework · gutting · contractor · drywall · flooring · interior
antique
Old valued collectible
preservation · conservation · refinish · reupholster · strip · polish · patina · woodwork · classic · period
- renovationrenovation, remodeling, remodel, renovate, kitchen remodel
- Repair & Maintenancefix, mend, patch, restore, rebuild
- improveimprove, enhance, better, refine, upgrade
- makeoversmakeover, glow-up, revamp, refresh, renovate
- repair workrepair, rebuild, patch, restore, renovate
- restorerebuild, reconstruct, rehabilitate, renovate, repair
refurbishruin
Complete destruction or collapse
deteriorate · degrade · wreck · decay · damage
- refurbished goodsRepaired used items resold
- refurbished electronicsRepaired devices sold again
- refurbished itemsRestored goods for resale
refurbished, refurbishment, refurbishing, refurbishes, refurbing, refurbisher, refurbishers