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How does the verb accoutre contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of accoutre are appoint, equip, furnish, and outfit. While all these words mean "to supply one with what is needed," accoutre suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment for a special activity.

fully accoutred members of a polar expedition

When would appoint be a good substitute for accoutre?

The meanings of appoint and accoutre largely overlap; however, appoint implies provision of complete and usually elegant or elaborate equipment or furnishings.

a lavishly appointed apartment

When could equip be used to replace accoutre?

The synonyms equip and accoutre are sometimes interchangeable, but equip suggests the provision of something making for efficiency in action or use.

a fully equipped kitchen

In what contexts can furnish take the place of accoutre?

The words furnish and accoutre can be used in similar contexts, but furnish implies the provision of any or all essentials for performing a function.

a sparsely furnished apartment

When is it sensible to use outfit instead of accoutre?

While in some cases nearly identical to accoutre, outfit implies provision of a complete list or set of articles as for a journey, an expedition, or a special occupation.

outfitted the family for a ski trip

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutre
Verb
  • According to the Washington Post, many government workers have been submitting the same boilerplate reply, over and over, furnishing a preview of the White House’s plan to replace the federal labor pool with digital assistants.
    Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2025
  • All Epicor Products and services are furnished subject to Epicor’s standard Customer Agreements.
    Kerrie Jordan, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The factory is equipped with intelligent systems that streamline production while maintaining standards.
    Lauren Carpenter, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Saturday the aircraft was not equipped with any flight recorders, leaving many questions unanswered.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Brembo supplies the braking, and the new 700 boasts adjustable preload, rebound, and compression.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
  • His four-year contract also supplies long-term depth.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Each ultra-cool robot suit was 3D-printed then outfitted with fiberglass in certain places on the torso, arms, and legs.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The Belle Époque beauty opened its doors in 1873 and made history as the first hotel in the city outfitted with electric lights and an elevator.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Accoutre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutre. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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