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
  • The bar is the perfect hangout space and is furnished with a small refrigerator-freezer, cabinetry, countertops, storage and a wet bar.
    — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Maximize Outdoor Space Because the front porch gets used as an outdoor living room when the weather cooperates, it should be furnished as comfortably as the indoor version.
    — Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of furnish
Verb
  • But the Yankees hope they are equipped to survive both losses with a deeper, more balanced roster than the one that went to the World Series last year.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The rifles should be equipped with semi-automatic firing capability, for use in all environments, as per the RFI.
    — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of equip
Verb
  • In South Australia, solar, wind and batteries supply about 75% of the state’s electricity, and the goal is 100% by 2027.
    — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Tending the garden: Canada supplies nearly 10% of the U.S. nitrogen fertilizer needs, accounting for 25% of nitrogen fertilizer imports.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of supply
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  • Each of the nine guest rooms has been outfitted with Mario Bellini modular sofas, Viennese cane chairs from Cassina, and custom lamps designed by Space Copenhagen.
    — Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Once incisions are closed and patients wake up, surgeons outfit them in a corset, instructing them to wear it 24/7 (save for showering) for about three months.
    — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of outfit
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“Accoutre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accoutre. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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