equip

noun

(gaming, slang) Equipment (carried by a game character).

verb

(transitive) To supply with something necessary in order to carry out a specific action or task; to provide with (e.g. weapons, provisions, munitions, rigging).

(transitive) To prepare (someone) with a skill.

(transitive, gaming) To equip oneself with (an item); to bring (equipment) into active use.

(transitive) To dress up; to array; to clothe.

Roots

scip-quip · other · ship (fit out)

Synonyms for equip

furnishv preparev capacitatev gearn providev clothev rign enablev

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Where does equip come from?

The word equip breaks down into one root of other origin: the root -quip, from other scip (“ship (fit out)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.