Difference between Equip and Outfit

What is the difference between Equip and Outfit?

Equip as a verb is to furnish for service, or against a need or exigency; to fit out; to supply with whatever is necessary to efficient action in any way; to provide with arms or an armament, stores, munitions, rigging, etc.; -- said esp. of ships and of troops. dryden. while Outfit as a verb is to provide with, usually for a specific purpose.

Equip

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To furnish for service, or against a need or exigency; to fit out; to supply with whatever is necessary to efficient action in any way; to provide with arms or an armament, stores, munitions, rigging, etc.; -- said esp. of ships and of troops. Dryden. To dress up; to array; accouter. To prepare (someone) with a skill

Example sentence: The BJP has a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and is determined to equip the Indian armed forces with modern and hi-tech equipment and take steps to restrict illegal immigration.

Outfit

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To provide with, usually for a specific purpose.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A set of clothing (with accessories).gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purposeAny cohesive group of people; a unit; such as a military company.A business or firm.

Example sentence: With only one bag, you can change your outfit completely.

We hope you now know whether to use Equip or Outfit in your sentence.

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