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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 aircraft was not equipped with a flight data recorder, also known as a black box, which records vital data that can be used in an investigation. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025 This single-serve Keurig coffee maker is equipped with a 42-ounce reservoir, which contains enough water for up to 4 cups. Laura Lu, Parents, 23 May 2025 The property is equipped with 236 heating and 112 cooling. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 21 May 2025 Systems that are continuously learning and adapting are better equipped to navigate uncertainty and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Cam Linke, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for equip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equip
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  • Several media outlets reported earlier this month that the Trump administration was preparing releasing the full audio.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 May 2025
  • The leaders did a deep dive into how to prepare for the three-game, eight-day stretch, which began last Saturday, with a 2-1 win at St. Louis City SC and followed with the 2-0 win Wednesday against Colorado.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
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  • 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
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  • During the semi-finals, only voters from countries that qualified and from non-participating countries can vote, and only the audience televote points determine the qualifying countries.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 16 May 2025
  • The number of people qualified as unemployed increased by 7,000 in April and was 46,000 higher than in April 2024, the report showed.
    Jim Saunders, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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  • 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

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“Equip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equip. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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