furnish implies the provision of any or all essentials for performing a function.
a sparsely furnished apartment
equip suggests the provision of something making for efficiency in action or use.
a fully equipped kitchen
outfit implies provision of a complete list or set of articles as for a journey, an expedition, or a special occupation.
outfitted the family for a ski trip
appoint implies provision of complete and usually elegant or elaborate equipment or furnishings.
a lavishly appointed apartment
accoutre suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment for a special activity.
fully accoutred members of a polar expedition
Example Sentences
The inn is beautifully furnished. He has enough money to furnish the apartment nicely. We'll furnish the food for the party. Can he furnish the information to us?
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English furnisshen, from Anglo-French furniss-, stem of furnir, fournir to complete, equip, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German frummen to further, fruma advantage — more at foremost