equip

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verb

equipped; equipping

transitive verb

1
: to furnish for service or action by appropriate provisioning
equip an army
2
3
: to make ready : prepare
wasn't equipped to handle the pressures of the job

equip

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abbreviation

Choose the Right Synonym for equip

furnish, equip, outfit, appoint, accoutre mean to supply one with what is needed.

furnish implies the provision of any or all essentials for performing a function.

a sparsely furnished apartment

equip suggests the provision of something making for efficiency in action or use.

a fully equipped kitchen

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

appoint implies provision of complete and usually elegant or elaborate equipment or furnishings.

a lavishly appointed apartment

accoutre suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment for a special activity.

fully accoutred members of a polar expedition

Examples of equip in a Sentence

Verb More money was needed to train and equip the troops. Equipped with a hoe and a shovel, I headed for the garden. Her training has equipped her to deal with emergencies. She is well-equipped to deal with emergencies. Those students are not equipped for the challenges of college.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
These lures, however, come factory equipped with two or three treble hooks. Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 7 Mar. 2024 Among the abode’s newer features is an open chef’s kitchen equipped with state-of-the-art appliances, glossy marble countertops, and custom blue cabinets. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024 Rooms will have a bar equipped with wine glasses, martini shakers and drinks for purchase. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2024 Some of the new concrete structures are equipped with bike racks, benches and even rain garden planters that help absorb stormwater runoff. Jeff McMurray, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2024 The public charging stations, equipped with swappable battery systems and locking charging racks, were reviewed by the New York City Fire Department during development and installation, the city said. Mia Sato, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2024 This proficient seafloor scavenger employs its ten appendages – eight for walking and two equipped with claws – to capitalize on scraps or dead animals drifting down from above. Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024 Interestingly, there are no smaller FPVs visible – these troops appear to be equipped entirely with high-end Lancets (costing around $35,000 each) rather than the smaller option. David Hambling, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Upon graduation, students are equipped with the knowledge of how to design for theater, film, and mixed media. Cathy Whitlock, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Verb

modification of Anglo-French eskiper, eschiper to load on board a ship, embark, outfit, man, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English scipian equip a ship, scip ship

First Known Use

Verb

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of equip was in 1523

Dictionary Entries Near equip

Cite this Entry

“Equip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equip. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

equip

verb
i-ˈkwip
equipped; equipping
1
: to provide with the necessary materials or supplies for service or action
2
: to make ready : prepare

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