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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
  • But Beck had barely furnished his office when Rice burst in on him that summer.
    Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025
  • This is simply furnished with just a chair and a desk area that presumably serves as a home office, though there is space in there for more seating too.
    Adam Williams May 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2025
Verb
  • The designs are equipped with a hint of femininity and edginess.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 May 2025
  • The unit is also equipped with a Clean Sense IQ monitor, which will keep track of any extra particles.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea and Vietnam supplied nearly two-thirds of steel mill product imports in 2024, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute, a trade association.
    Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • Office supplies for a research lab working on something that could change the world?
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Verb
  • Tazewell also outfitted Nixon and completed his look with Scarosso shoes and a hat by Worth & Worth by Orlando Palacios.
    Hedy Phillips, People.com, 6 May 2025
  • The Catholic aid organization is outfitting the popemobile with rapid infection tests, vaccines, diagnostic tools, and suture kits, to be staffed by medical personnel.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
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“Accoutre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutre. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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