Difference between Fit and Equip

What is the difference between Fit and Equip?

Fit as a verb is of an object, to be of the right size and shape so as to match another object. while 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.

Fit

Part of speech: verb

Definition: Of an object, to be of the right size and shape so as to match another object. Of clothing, to be of the right size and cut. To tailor; to change to the appropriate size. To be fitting; to suit. To suffer a fit.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: in good shape suitable good looking, fanciable, attractive, beautiful

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The degree to which something fits something else. (Advertising) how well a particular commercial execution captures the character or values of a brand. A section of a poem or ballad, from the sense of fitted to length. A seizure or convulsion. A sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom over a short period of time. A sudden outburst of emotion. A sudden burst (of an activity).

Example sentence: I don't have to choose between high fashion or streetwear. My brand reminds me that it doesn't have to fit in a box. It can just be in a gray area.

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: Our military is doing everything it can to equip Iraq's forces so our troops can come home as soon as possible, but we cannot leave until the job is done.

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

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