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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
  • Audo House opened in 2019 in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn district as the flagship home of luxury Danish brand Audo Copenhagen, and the rooms are furnished in a classic Scandinavian style with the brand’s furniture, lighting, and accessories.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
  • Photo : Become Legendary The other bedroom is furnished as an office.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
Verb
  • The festival has said that the closing ceremony on Saturday evening will go ahead as planned thanks to the fact the Palais des Festivals is equipped with independent power.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 May 2025
  • Royal Gourmet 5-Burner Propane Gas Grill This propane grill is equipped to handle all your barbecues with cast iron cooking grates, a removable grease tray for easy cleanup, side table, and side burner to cook side dishes simultaneously.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 24 May 2025
Verb
  • The firm supplies major EV makers – including Volkswagen, Stellantis and BMW – and its overseas sales accounted for over 30% of its revenue last year, according to a May 12 stock exchange filing.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
  • This was originally supplied as a UK conversion factor between 2007-2011 and last updated in 2014, with caveats on reliability and usage in reporting.
    Hugo Kimber, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • Valor is now in the final stages of outfitting, will soon begin sea trials and will attend the Monaco Yacht Show in 2025 in September.
    Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • While the accommodations are designed to immerse guests in the surrounding natural world, each tent is outfitted with modern conveniences like electricity and WiFi.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
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“Accoutre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutre. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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