equip
Translation
to equip, to fit out, to provide
Examples
They equipped the soldiers with new weapons.
They equipped the soldiers with new weapons.
The lab is equipped with modern technology.
The lab is equipped with modern technology.
We need to equip ourselves for the journey.
We need to equip ourselves for the journey.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((with sth.)) to provide (sb./sth.) with (sth.) They equipped the soldiers with new weapons.
((to be)) equipped ((with sth.)) to have (sth.) as equipment The lab is equipped with modern technology.
Similar Words
Synonyms: furnish, provide, supply, outfit
Etymology
From Old French 'esquiper' (to fit out a ship), of Germanic origin and related to 'ship'.
Memory Tips
Think of getting all the 'equipment' you need for a task.