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outfitted

out·fit
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [out-fit]
    • /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/
    • /ˈaʊt.fɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [out-fit]
    • /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

Definitions of outfitted word

  • noun outfitted an assemblage of articles that equip a person for a particular task, role, trade, etc.: an explorer's outfit. 1
  • noun outfitted a set of usually matching or harmonious garments and accessories worn together; coordinated costume; ensemble: a new spring outfit. 1
  • noun outfitted a set of articles for any purpose: a cooking outfit. 1
  • noun outfitted a group associated in an undertaking requiring close cooperation, as a military unit. 1
  • noun outfitted a business firm engaged in a particular form of commercial enterprise: a construction outfit. 1
  • noun outfitted any company, party, or set. 1

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Origin of outfitted

First appearance:

before 1755
One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1755-65; out- + fit1

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Parts of speech for Outfitted

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

outfitted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

outfitted usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for outfitted

adjective outfitted

  • ready — completely prepared or in fit condition for immediate action or use: troops ready for battle; Dinner is ready.
  • equipped — Supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose.
  • furnished — to supply (a house, room, etc.) with necessary furniture, carpets, appliances, etc.
  • supplied — to furnish or provide (a person, establishment, place, etc.) with what is lacking or requisite: to supply someone clothing; to supply a community with electricity.

Antonyms for outfitted

verb outfitted

  • rejected — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
  • took — simple past tense of take.
  • bared — without covering or clothing; naked; nude: bare legs.
  • unclothed — to strip of clothes.

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