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equip

/ɪˈkwɪp/

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

Examples :

"The school equiped the science lab with new microscopes for the biology students. "
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Related Words

Illustration provisions

provisions noun

/pɹəˈvɪʒ.ənz/

An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.

"The hikers packed enough provisions, like dried fruit and nuts, to last for three days on the trail. "

Illustration microscopes

microscopes noun

/ˈmaɪkrəˌskoʊps/

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

"The students used microscopes to look at tiny cells in science class. "

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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equipped verb

/ɪˈkwɪpt/

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

"The camping club equipped their tent with sturdy stakes so it wouldn't blow away in the wind. "

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backpack noun

/ˈbæk.pæk/

A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.

"My son wore his backpack to school every day, carrying his books and lunch. "

Illustration munitions

munitions noun

/mjuːˈnɪʃənz/ /məˈnɪʃənz/

(chiefly in the plural) Materials of war: armaments, weapons and ammunition.

"The factory produced munitions for the army. "

Illustration delicious

delicious adjective

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/ /diˈlɪʃəs/

Pleasing to taste; tasty.

"The pizza was delicious, so I ate two slices. "

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specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

Illustration necessary

necessary noun

/ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/

(usually with the definite article) A place to do the "necessary" business of urination and defecation: an outhouse or lavatory.

"The school's new addition includes a modern necessary. "

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uniforms noun

/ˈjuːnɪfɔːms/ /ˈjunɪfɔɹms/

A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group.

"The students wear blue uniforms to school every day. "

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provide verb

/pɹəˈvaɪd/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."