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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accoutre
  1. furnish
  2. equip
  3. supply
  4. outfit
Verb
  • All room categories, including cabins, feature private balconies or porches furnished with a table and rocking chairs that invite guests to relax with a bottle of wine and a deck of cards after a long day of hiking and exploring.
    — Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
  • First used as a storage space, it was furnished under Andrew Jackson and later renovated by Theodore Roosevelt.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of furnish
Verb
  • The vacuum is equipped with two suction modes: standard, which can capture minor messes like dust and pet dander, and high for hair, crumbs, and other large particles.
    — Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
  • It's equipped for streaming, browsing, or basic productivity tools like Google Workspace March 30 at 11:59 p.m.
    — StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of equip
Verb
  • President Trump said that the Houthis face inevitable and escalating destruction and warned Iran to stop supplying the Yemeni militant group.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The four plaintiffs worked on three different fishing vessels which supplied tuna to Bumble Bee, according to the legal complaint, which was filed on March 12 in federal court in California.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of supply
Verb
  • Jenner’s first home, a contemporary condo in Beverly Hills, was outfitted with neutral, modern interiors.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Insiders familiar with the movie said the minor push comes as the studio helps outfit U.S. movie theaters with VistaVision projection systems to accommodate their director’s vision.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of outfit
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“Accoutre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutre. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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