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equip
1[ ih-kwip ]
verb (used with object)
- to supply with whatever gear or apparatus is needed for use or for any undertaking; fit out, as a ship or army:
They spent several thousand dollars to equip their boat.
Synonyms: ,
- to provide with intellectual or emotional resources; prepare:
Education and travel have equipped her to deal with all sorts of people.
- to dress; array:
He equipped himself in all his finery.
equip.
2abbreviation for
- equipment.
equip
/ ɪˈɪ /
verb
- to furnish with (necessary supplies, etc)
- usually passive to provide with abilities, understanding, etc
her son was never equipped to be a scholar
- to dress out; attire
Derived Forms
- ˈܾ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·ܾ· noun
- ··ܾ verb (used with object) preequipped preequipping
- ··ܾ verb (used with object) reequipped reequipping
Word History and Origins
Origin of equip1
Word History and Origins
Origin of equip1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
And as the Dodgers try to even out the up-and-down play that has marked this opening month, there is no one more equipped to provide a steadying presence.
"The sooner we equip them, the sooner we increase their chances of staying safe and leading safe and happy lives."
But Molly said it was not equipped to deal with the complexities of long Covid and left her without specialist care.
Sleek and comfortable in the hand, it's equipped with a USB-C charging port for easy recharging and dependable performance—ideal for everyday use.
Once the match is over, guests are invited upstairs to a lounge area, which is fully equipped with a stage and a live DJ, to continue hanging out.
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