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to outfit

to outfit

13 3.7
To give someone clothes or equipment for a particular purpose
  • verb
  • /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/
translation icon : equipar
  • The organization plans to outfit volunteers with all the necessary supplies for the charity event.
  • outfit a ship

We have nuclear armed, nuclear powered submarines outfitted with submarine launched ballistic missiles.

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Examples

  • We need to outfit our camping group with tents and sleeping bags for the trip.

  • Research at Berkeley is focused on outfitting buildings with sensors at critical structural points to determine damage.

    Academic text (2001)
  • We are going to outfit you with this.

  • Lucky for us, it is relatively easy to outfit a boat very well for less these days.

    Blog text (19)
  • We'll outfit another... half dozen sensors.

  • That's what it costs to outfit one American soldier.

  • We can outfit the D.C. Transport Ship with Captain Goddard's viral agent.

  • The scientists monitored the cats' whereabouts by outfitting them with radiotelemetry devices and using GIS technology.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The government also provided ordnance, outfitting the soldiers with muskets and cartridges, bayonets and scabbards, and all the necessary accoutrements.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The team will outfit the athletes with new uniforms before the tournament.

Synonyms

to equip
vsto outfit
276 3.2

To give people and things the tools or skills needed for a task

focuses more on giving clothing and equipment together for a purpose
to fit
vsto outfit
127 1.6

To give someone the equipment they need for a certain purpose

adds a clearer emphasis on clothing as well as equipment for a purpose
to gear up
vsto outfit
68 3.7

To get ready for an activity by preparing people or equipment

centres on actually supplying clothing, equipment, or items rather than arranging
to deck out
vsto outfit
  • Informal
15 4.1

To make a person or a room look special with clothes and decorations

is focused on providing practical clothes or equipment for a purpose rather than decoration
to costume
vsto outfit
5 4.0

To dress someone in special clothes for a play or event

is aimed at supplying needed clothes or equipment for practical purposes rather than performances
to garb
vsto outfit
2 7.9

To dress someone in clothes of a special type

is more about supplying needed items for a purpose rather than style alone
to kit
vsto outfit
1 3.5

To give someone the tools and equipment they need for a job

includes clothing and other items as well as equipment for a purpose
to uniform
vsto outfit
1 3.6

To give a group matching clothes to wear

is broader, covering any clothing, equipment, or items for a purpose
to kit out
vsto outfit
  • UK
1 4.2

To give people or a place the tools and clothes they need for an activity

is the more general term used broadly for providing needed items
to fit out
vsto outfit
1 4.2

To give a person or place the supplies needed for a specific purpose

is similar but used more generally for people or groups
to kit up
vsto outfit
  • UK
1 6.3

To give someone the gear they need

stresses providing clothing and other items specifically for a purpose
to apparel
vsto outfit
  • Formal
1 7.2

To put clothes on someone

covers clothing plus equipment and other needed items for a purpose
to enclothe
vsto outfit
  • Archaic
9.9

To put clothes on a person or thing

includes clothing but also extends to equipment and other necessary items

Antonyms

to strip
  • NSFW
63 3.4

Take off most or all clothes

Phrasal Verbs

Add items to clothes to make the whole look finished

Compounds

cute outfit
  • Informal
3 1.0

A set of clothes that looks nice and stylish

cazh outfit
  • Informal
9.9

Clothes that are comfortable and informal for everyday wear

Clothes that look very stylish and attract attention at events

chavish outfit
  • Offensive
9.9

A flashy, casual outfit like a tracksuit and baseball cap

9.9

Bold clothes that mix men's and women's styles to show someone's gender

A costume fans wear to look like a character from a story or game

A carefully chosen set of clothes that looks very fashionable

A style of clothing with dark colors, skinny jeans and band shirts

ethnicky outfit
  • Informal
9.3

Clothes that show a person's culture or heritage

hippic outfit
  • Specialized
8.7

Clothing worn for horse riding or horse shows

9.9

Clothes that show a lot of skin to look sexy

4.8

A neat, school-style way of dressing with blazers and polo shirts

trampy outfit
  • Offensive
9.9

Clothes that show a lot of skin and seem inappropriate

9.6

Clothing with old-style formal designs like a jacket and smart shoes

9.9

Clothes that look messy, torn, and dirty from rough travel

A neat, slightly dressy set of clothes for a not very formal event

How Equipped

to kit out
  • UK
1 4.2
to outfit
13 3.7
to equip
276 3.2
to supply
400 1.6
to provide
1.5

Surface Forms

outfit infinitive
outfitted past
outfitted past participle
outfitting present participle
outfits third person singular

Etymology

Outfit as a verb comes straight from fit out, which means 'to give what is needed' or 'to equip'. So to outfit someone is simply to provide them with clothing, gear, or other necessary items.