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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
  • Additionally, a satellite production facility in Kirkland, Washington, is equipped to build up to five satellites per day.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 June 2025
  • Patrol cars have been stationed along the interstate outside of the stadium and, within the grounds, officers equipped with face shields and protective clothing are on patrol.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • The 722-footer was moved from the construction dock to the water for the first time, with tugs then guiding it along a set course to the outfitting dockyard.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
  • The sculpture shows a female mermaid outfitted with gold embellishments — including a necklace with the Koru symbol.
    Caroline Blair, People.com, 24 June 2025
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“Accoutre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutre. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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