accoutre
/ə'ku:tə/
Definition
Verb: - To provide someone, especially a soldier, with the necessary equipment, clothing, or other items for a specific purpose or activity. This term often implies outfitting with specialized or military gear.
Usage
The verb "accoutre" is used to describe the action of equipping or fitting out. It is typically followed by a direct object (the person or group being equipped) and often includes a prepositional phrase (e.g., "with" something) to specify the items provided. It is a formal and somewhat literary term.
Examples
- The general ordered his aides to accoutre the new recruits with standard-issue uniforms and rifles.
- For the expedition, they were accoutred with the latest climbing gear and survival equipment.
- The museum display featured a knight accoutred in full plate armor.
Advanced Usage
- "to be accoutred in/with": This passive construction is common to describe someone who is fully equipped or dressed in a particular way.
- The guards were accoutred in ceremonial dress for the state visit.
- The past participle "accoutred" is frequently used as an adjective.
- We met a party of hikers, all accoutred for a long trek.
Variants and Related Words
- Accoutrement (noun, often plural: accoutrements): The equipment or accessories associated with a particular activity, role, or lifestyle.
- The soldier checked all his accoutrements before the mission.
- The chef's kitchen was filled with the latest culinary accoutrements.
Synonyms
- Equip: To supply with the necessary items for a purpose.
- Outfit: To provide with a set of clothes or equipment.
- Kit out (primarily British): To provide someone with appropriate clothing or equipment.
- Rig out: To dress or equip, often in a noticeable or elaborate way.
Antonyms
- Disarm: To deprive of weapons.
- Divest: To strip or deprive of possessions, clothing, or equipment.
Verb
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provide with military equipment
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