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How does the verb accoutre contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of accoutre are appoint, equip, furnish, and outfit. While all these words mean "to supply one with what is needed," accoutre suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment for a special activity.

fully accoutred members of a polar expedition

When would appoint be a good substitute for accoutre?

The meanings of appoint and accoutre largely overlap; however, appoint implies provision of complete and usually elegant or elaborate equipment or furnishings.

a lavishly appointed apartment

When could equip be used to replace accoutre?

The synonyms equip and accoutre are sometimes interchangeable, but equip suggests the provision of something making for efficiency in action or use.

a fully equipped kitchen

In what contexts can furnish take the place of accoutre?

The words furnish and accoutre can be used in similar contexts, but furnish implies the provision of any or all essentials for performing a function.

a sparsely furnished apartment

When is it sensible to use outfit instead of accoutre?

While in some cases nearly identical to accoutre, outfit implies provision of a complete list or set of articles as for a journey, an expedition, or a special occupation.

outfitted the family for a ski trip

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutre
Verb
  • For instance, some people strive to buy second homes and then spend time decorating and furnishing these homes.
    Jann E. Freed, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Philip Lyle Smith and Carla Ferreira-Smith hold the listing, which is being offered fully furnished.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2025
Verb
  • Surprisingly, the new watch is equipped with the house’s first flying tourbillon.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
  • It’s equipped with mirror cam systems to reduce drag compared to standard mirrors.
    Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • Its patriarch, Eugenio, began supplying a few hundred liters of wine to small stores and nobles residing there.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • Like Bacall, who supplied mystery and magic to help make Bogart a movie star, AOC supplied the energy and magic to make Mamdani a political star.
    Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • The university's research foundation also helped fund the Lockheed Electra 10E plane that was specifically outfitted for Earhart's global trip.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 4 July 2025
  • As far as accommodations go, there is an ADA-compliant king room, outfitted with an accessible sink, bathtub, and toilet with grab bars.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
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“Accoutre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutre. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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