equip
Equip (verb) means to supply someone or something with the items needed for a particular purpose. Example: “The expedition was equipped with tents, ropes, and enough food for three weeks.”
How to use equip
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo give someone or something the tools, gear, or skills they need.
Word forms
equipped past tense, equipt past tense, equips singular
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Etymology
From French équiper, "to fit out (a ship)," ultimately from Old Norse skipa ("to man a ship") — a distant relative of the word "ship."
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What does “equip” mean?
The word “equip” means to supply someone or something with the items needed for a particular purpose. In plain terms, to give someone or something the tools, gear, or skills they need.
How do you pronounce “equip”?
“Equip” is pronounced ih-KWIHP (/ɪˈkwɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “equip” in a sentence?
Here is “equip” used in a sentence: “The expedition was equipped with tents, ropes, and enough food for three weeks.”
What is another word for “equip”?
Words with a similar meaning to “equip” include dress and put on.
What part of speech is “equip”?
“Equip” is a verb.
Where does the word “equip” come from?
The word “equip” comes from French. From French équiper, "to fit out (a ship)," ultimately from Old Norse skipa ("to man a ship") — a distant relative of the word "ship.".
Is “equip” a common word?
“Equip” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
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