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furnish

fur.nish \'f*r-nish\ vt [ME furnisshen, fr. MF fourniss-, stem of fournir 
   to complete], equip, of Gmc origin; akin to OHG frummen to further 1: to 
   provide with what is needed; esp : to equip with furniture  2: SUPPLY, GIVE 
    FURNISH implies the provision of any or all essentials for performing a 
   function; EQUIP suggests the provision of something making for efficiency 
   in action or use; OUTFIT implies provision of a complete list or set of 
   articles as for a journey, an expedition, a special occupation; APPOINT 
   implies provision of complete and usu. elegant or elaborate equipment or 
   furnishings; ACCOUTER suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment 
   for a special activity; ARM implies provision for effective action or 
   operation esp. in war - fur.nish.er n SYN syn EQUIP, OUTFIT, APPOINT, 
   ACCOUTER, ARM: