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equip
What does equip mean?
equip (verb): provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use equip in a sentence?
- The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce equip?
/ɪˈkwɪp/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does equip come from?
From French équiper (“to supply, fit out”), originally said of a ship, Old French esquiper (“to embark”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of equip?
Words related to equip
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “equip” mean?
assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
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provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
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to disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area
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carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
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Which word is closest in meaning to “equip”?
report
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happen
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become
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outfit
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