<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>equipped, equipping.</li><li>to supply with whatever gear or apparatus is needed for use or for any undertaking; fit out, as a ship or army: They spent several thousand dollars to equip their boat.</li><li>Synonyms: rig, outfit.</li><li>to provide with intellectual or emotional resources; prepare: Education and travel have equipped her to deal with all sorts of people.</li><li>to dress; array: He equipped himself in all his finery.</li></ul>