equip
ih-KWIHP
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.”
verb
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To supply someone or something with the items needed for a particular purpose.
"The expedition was equipped with tents, ropes, and enough food for three weeks."
"This course will equip you with the skills to start your own business."
How to use equip
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo give someone or something the tools, gear, or skills they need.
Common pairings
equip with
fully equipped
equip yourself
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- equips
- Past tense
- equipped, equipt
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This course will _____ you with the skills to start your own business.
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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Rhymes for equip
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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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