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equipped

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/ɪˈkwɪpt/ · e-quipped

to provide someone or something with the necessary items for a particular purpose.

Meanings

verbformal

to provide someone or something with the necessary items for a particular purpose.

کسی شخص یا چیز کو کسی خاص مقصد کے لیے ضروری اشیا فراہم کرنا۔

لیسچار

lisaachaar

Formal: مُہیا کرنا

Synonyms

furnishedsuppliedoutfittedفراہم کردہمہیا کردہسامان سے آراستہ

Antonyms

deprivedlackinginadequateمحرومکمیناکافی

Common Collocations

  • well equipped
  • poorly equipped
  • equipped with tools

Example Sentences

The team was equipped with the latest technology for the project.

ٹیم کو اس منصوبے کے لیے جدید ترین ٹیکنالوجی فراہم کی گئی تھی۔

Teem ko is mansoobe ke liye jadeed tareen technology faraham ki gayi thi.

He was equipped to handle the challenges ahead.

وہ آنے والی چیلنجز سے نمٹنے کے لیے تیار کیا گیا تھا۔

Woh aane wali challenges se nimatne ke liye tayyar kiya gaya tha.

Our school is equipped with all the necessary resources for learning.

ہمارا اسکول سیکھنے کے لیے تمام ضروری وسائل سے لیس ہے۔

Hamara school seekhne ke liye tamam zaroori wasail se lis hai.

Easily Confused With

equipped:Equipped refers to being provided with necessary items, while 'recruited' refers to being enlisted or brought into a group.

Word Family

equipment
nounآلات
equip
verbآراستہ کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'equipped' as 'ready and equipped for a quest'.

Imagine a knight fully armed and ready for battle.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عشق کی دُنیا میں خود کو لیس کر لے، ہر ساز و ساز کے ساتھ آراستہ کر لے۔

Ishq ki duniya mein khud ko lis kar le, har saz o saaz ke sath aaraasta kar le.

In the world of love, equip yourself, adorn with every tune and instrument.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

تیار رہو تو ہار نہیں ہوتی۔

Tayyar raho tou haar nahi hoti.

If you are prepared, you won't lose.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "equipare" — to make ready, prepare

First known use: 17th century

The word 'equipped' comes from the Old French 'equiper', which means to fit out or prepare for a purpose. Its use became more widespread in English during the 17th century.