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Meaning of 'equip' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Equip [ v. t.]
- To furnish for service, or against a need or exigency; to fit out; to supply with whatever is necessary to efficient action in any way; to provide with arms or an armament, stores, munitions, rigging, etc.; -- said esp. of ships and of troops.
- To dress up; to array; accouter.

Meaning of 'equip' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . equip [ v]
Meaning (1):
- provide with abilities or understanding
Example in sentence:
  • She was never equipped to be a dancer
Meaning (2):
- provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
Example in sentence:
  • The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities

Nearby Words:

equability equable equableness equably equal equaled equaling equalitarian equalities equality

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