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as in to prepare
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function years of service in the congress and in the cabinet equipped him better than most people for the office of the presidency

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How does the verb equip contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of equip are accoutre, appoint, furnish, and outfit. While all these words mean "to supply one with what is needed," equip suggests the provision of something making for efficiency in action or use.

a fully equipped kitchen

When would accoutre be a good substitute for equip?

Although the words accoutre and equip have much in common, accoutre suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment for a special activity.

fully accoutred members of a polar expedition

When is appoint a more appropriate choice than equip?

The words appoint and equip are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, appoint implies provision of complete and usually elegant or elaborate equipment or furnishings.

a lavishly appointed apartment

When is it sensible to use furnish instead of equip?

The words furnish and equip 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 could outfit be used to replace equip?

The synonyms outfit and equip are sometimes interchangeable, but 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

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Recent Examples of equip The robot pool cleaner comes equipped with four cleaning modes to heavily target specific areas of the pool, along with an eco-friendly mode and automatic mode. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025 She was supported by pacemakers and equipped with Nike’s latest innovations, from her aerodynamic track suit to her spikes. Samuel Petrequin, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025 According to an affidavit, Boelter arrived at the Hoffmans' home around 2 a.m. that Saturday in his SUV equipped with law enforcement-style lights. Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 26 June 2025 For now, the self-driving cabs come equipped with a safety monitor in the passenger seat ready to intervene, as well as internal systems that prevent the cars from traveling outside a narrow portion of the city. Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for equip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equip
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  • So, the National Weather Service has been working closely with FIFA’s safety and security chief to develop plans for all 11 U.S. cities preparing to host World Cup games next year.
    Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 22 June 2025
  • This area is fairly rugged, so be prepared for a hike and wear appropriate clothing and shoes.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
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  • 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
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  • International students don’t qualify for federal aid, and many don’t receive institutional scholarships either, which means that most of them pay full fare tuition.
    Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • Less than 40% of the 120,000 people experiencing food insecurity in Jackson County qualify for SNAP assistance, McAfee-Bryant said.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025
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  • After Belfield was arrested at the airport, Manchester police said he had been charged with murder, conspiracy to murder, manslaughter, conspiracy to rob and conspiracy to supply class A drugs.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 25 June 2025
  • The expenditures have already boosted Greece’s relationship with major powers like the U.S. and France, Piccoli said, partly because these nations supply military equipment to Athens.
    Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 25 June 2025

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“Equip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equip. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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