Equip

/ɪˈkwɪp/ verb

Definition

supply with necessary items for a particular purpose

Etymology

From French équiper 'to fit out a ship', possibly from Old Norse skipa 'to arrange, order'

Kelly Says

Originally meant outfitting a ship for voyage - you needed everything from sails to supplies! Now we equip everything from kitchens to smartphones, but the idea of complete preparation remains.

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