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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
  • Looking to furnish your outdoor space?
    Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Think furnished canvas tents or yurts, proper beds, electricity, and often heating and/or air conditioning.
    Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Czechia’s largest nuclear power plant will be equipped with massive 2,000-ton turbine generators in what is considered the largest modernization project in the history of the country’s nuclear operations.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Property managers are better equipped to respond to concerns, not just review past incidents.
    Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The same is true at mining sites that supply the minerals essential for AI hardware, where the extraction and refining are poisonous for the local environment, writes environmental studies and public policy scholar Sophia Kalantzakos.
    Michaela Rychetska, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to its sous vide line, the Fort Worth plant will also supply roast beef to Arby’s, Rosenthal Blumenfeld said.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Beyond the usual home furnishings, Ashley also stocks desks, chairs and bookcases to outfit your home office.
    Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The food and beverage program comes from none other than José Andrés, minibars are stocked with Tony’s Chocolonely, and the fitness center is outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment.
    Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Accoutre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutre. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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