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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.
- 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
/ ɪˈkwɪp /
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
- eˈquipper, noun
Other Words From
- e·quip·per noun
- pre·e·quip verb (used with object) preequipped preequipping
- re·e·quip verb (used with object) reequipped reequipping
Word History and Origins
Origin of equip1
Word History and Origins
Origin of equip1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“We find a way. We can’t control this, but this is what we know how to do. We know how to lead through this. … I also believe our players are well equipped.”
The foundation is seeking monetary donations to equip firefighters battling the wildfires with items including emergency fire shelters, hydration backpacks and wildland brush tools.
Trucks equipped with cannons and 50-caliber machine guns sit as bereft sentinels on street corners.
“Preparedness is the key to keeping Americans healthy and our country safe. We will continue to ensure our response is strong, well equipped, and ready for whatever is needed.”
“We want to be an uncommon transformational program that teaches and equips young women for life beyond UCLA,” said Close.
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