CEFR C2

accoutre

verb

Meaning

Provide someone with equipment, clothing, or accessories, especially for a specific purpose or role.

Examples

The knights were accoutred in shining armor for the tournament.
She was accoutred in the finest silks for the royal gala.

Synonyms: equip, outfit, furnish, array

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accoutre (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈkuːtə/

Definition

Provide someone with equipment, clothing, or accessories, especially for a specific purpose or role.

Examples

The knights were accoutred in shining armor for the tournament.
She was accoutred in the finest silks for the royal gala.

How to Use accoutre

accoutre someone with (prepositional phrase): to provide a person with specific items or gear — "The expedition leader accoutred each member with a compass and map."
be accoutred in (prepositional phrase): to be dressed or equipped in a certain way — "He was accoutred in a formal military uniform."

Synonyms of accoutre

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