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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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutre
Verb
  • Many exempt businesses — such as large companies, banks, credit unions, tax-exempt entities and public utilities — already furnish similar data.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Photo : Evan Joseph for The Corcoran Group A top-floor bedroom is furnished as a home office.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This helps ensure each project is optimally equipped for efficient execution.
    Kenzie Biggins, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Photo : Paul Barnaby The primary bath is equipped with a soaking tub and shower.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Power is supplied by a wall outlet or an optional 1,800W lithium battery pack.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The most recent one was one about a data broker who supplied more than 3 billion data points on people in Germany.
    Leah Feiger, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The main bedroom features high ceilings and another wood-burning fireplace, along with a private patio outside sliding glass doors, and the main bathroom is outfitted with a dual marble vanity and a large marble shower.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The herculean task of outfitting some 300 or so women ready to go into their own kind of battle is expertly achieved by costume designer Karyn Wagner, and Sharon Busse’s Production Design puts us right back in that era.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Accoutre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutre. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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