equip

Meanings

• Verb

  To provide (someone) with the equipment, resources, or abilities necessary for a particular task.

  - "The coach will equip the team with the necessary gear for the game."
  - "The company equipped its employees with the latest technology."

• Verb

  To fit or provide with the necessary tools, weapons, protective gear, etc.

  - "The soldiers were equipped with guns and body armor."
  - "The mechanic equipped himself with the necessary tools."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪˈkwɪp/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83326239"

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Synonyms

apparel , dight , fit out , kit out , don , dress , put on

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with equip
heave , grieve , leave , believe , chieve

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Variants

List of all variants of equip that leads to same result
equip , equipped , equipping , equips , equipt , re-equip , re-equipment , re-equipments , re-equipped , re-equipping , re-equips , reequip , reequipment , reequipments , reequipped , reequipping , reequips

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Etymology

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From Old French 'esquiper', from 'esquipe' 'equipment' + 'preparer'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'equip' comes from the Old French word 'esquiper', which means 'to prepare' or 'to fit out'.

2. The term 'equipment' is derived from the same root as 'equip'.

3. In the context of sports, 'equipment' refers to the tools, protective gear, and other items used by athletes to perform their sport.

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Related Concepts

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1. outfit: To provide someone with clothing and accessories.

2. equipment: Tools, machines, or other essential items used to perform a task.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'equip' is often used to describe the preparation and outfitting of characters or characters' belongings. For example, in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings', Frodo and his companions are equipped with weapons, clothing, and provisions for their journey.

How to Memorize "equip"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person getting dressed in their equipment for a task, or imagine equipping a team for a game.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'equip' with the idea of preparation and providing someone with the necessary tools or resources.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Equip means to Prepare'.

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