accoutre

verb

ə-ˈkü-tər How to pronounce accoutre (audio)
variants or accouter
Definition of accoutrenext
as in to furnish
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity hikers accoutred with walking sticks, water bottles, trail maps, and compasses

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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
  1. furnish
  2. equip
  3. supply
  4. outfit
Verb
  • Each asset is delivered fully furnished and turnkey-ready, designed to support rental income potential, with a model that aims to be largely hands-off for investors.
    — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 June 2025
  • Pyongyang reportedly furnished 148 Hwasong-11s for use by Russia against Ukrainian cities, though these allegedly demonstrated a roughly 50% failure rate after launch.
    — Sebastien Roblin, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Definition of furnish
Verb
  • People without air conditioning in their homes were urged to stay overnight at a friend's house equipped with cooling capabilities.
    — Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
  • Lenovo also plans to release two more versions this year: one equipped with SteamOS, which will cost $599, and another that will use the more powerful Z2 or Z2 Pro.
    — PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
Definition of equip
Verb
  • Without the resources to be self-sufficient, Asia must rely on LNG imports to meet its energy demands, and the U.S is taking advantage of the opportunity to supply.
    — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • Meanwhile, Blue Origin inked a deal with United Launch Alliance to supply a version of its New Glenn main engine to power that company's Vulcan rocket.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
Definition of supply
Verb
  • For well over a century, Field & Stream has outfitted adventurers for the great outdoors.
    — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
  • Photo : Noel Kleinman The kitchen is outfitted with an eat-in island and top-tier appliances.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
Definition of outfit
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“Accoutre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutre. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.

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