OUTFIT Synonyms: 143 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the verb 'outfit' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of outfit are accoutre , appoint , equip , and furnish . While all these words mean "to supply one with what is needed," 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

Q: When would 'accoutre' be a good substitute for 'outfit'?

In some situations, the words accoutre and outfit are roughly equivalent. However, accoutre suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment for a special activity. // fully accoutred members of a polar expedition

Q: When is 'appoint' a more appropriate choice than 'outfit'?

Although the words appoint and outfit have much in common, appoint implies provision of complete and usually elegant or elaborate equipment or furnishings. // a lavishly appointed apartment

Q: When could 'equip' be used to replace 'outfit'?

The words equip and outfit are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, equip suggests the provision of something making for efficiency in action or use. // a fully equipped kitchen

Q: When might 'furnish' be a better fit than 'outfit'?

The synonyms furnish and outfit are sometimes interchangeable, but furnish implies the provision of any or all essentials for performing a function. // a sparsely furnished apartment

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noun

ˈau̇t-ˌfit

Definition of outfit

as in costume

clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation the restaurant provides its waitstaff with themed outfits do you want to buy a new outfit for the Halloween party?

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as in company

a commercial or industrial activity or organization they're an outfit specializing in travel tours for senior citizens

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as in team

a group of people working together on a task the whole outfit quit early for lunch

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as in equipment

items needed for the performance of a task or activity for this class, you will need a professional camera outfit which includes at least one telephoto lens and one wide-angle lens

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as in uniform

the distinctive clothing worn by members of a particular group the highway patrol outfit includes jackboots and a high-crowned hat

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outfit

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verb

as in to equip

to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity outfitted the scuba instructors handsomely with all new gear

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How does the verb outfit contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of outfit are accoutre, appoint, equip, and furnish. While all these words mean "to supply one with what is needed," 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

When would accoutre be a good substitute for outfit?

In some situations, the words accoutre and outfit are roughly equivalent. However, accoutre suggests the supplying of personal dress or equipment for a special activity.

fully accoutred members of a polar expedition

When is appoint a more appropriate choice than outfit?

Although the words appoint and outfit have much in common, appoint implies provision of complete and usually elegant or elaborate equipment or furnishings.

a lavishly appointed apartment

When could equip be used to replace outfit?

The words equip and outfit are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, equip suggests the provision of something making for efficiency in action or use.

a fully equipped kitchen

When might furnish be a better fit than outfit?

The synonyms furnish and outfit are sometimes interchangeable, but furnish implies the provision of any or all essentials for performing a function.

a sparsely furnished apartment

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Recent Examples of outfit

Noun

Included are more than 40 complete outfits, the lion’s share of which were donated by her daughter Cornelia and are being preserved by SCAD Fash as part of its permanent archive. — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 True to form, the actress kept the rest of the outfit pared back, but surprised in the accessories department. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Verb

The film is produced by Enfant Terrible Productions, the Mumbai outfit the brothers set up. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Building a new factory, outfitting it for production, and actually producing vaccine doses could require a significant amount of lead time. — Joel Dodge, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outfit

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Noun

There’s also a collection of original costumes, weapons, props and production artifacts from across Villeneuve’s trilogy, including a full-scale ornithopter used in the films.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
The evening, co-hosted by Vanity Fair, marked a continuation in the film’s already lengthy journey, with a suitably ambitious exhibition pulling back the curtain on costumes, puppets, props and diminutive sets.

— Bridget Arsenault, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of costume

Noun

Martínez continues to lead the company alongside Luis Miguel Calvo, head of content at Gersh International.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
But even as the world's first trillionaire and India's second-richest businessman contest to provide internet to the remote areas of India, some experts are not convinced Jio Platforms has enough to be defined as a tech company.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of company

Noun

Tippett’s team animated physical puppets, while ILM handled compositing and digital fire, smoke and explosions.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
After confirming that the line from Exeter that ran through the village of Starcross didn’t open until the end of May, 1846, Cade and his team turned to the schedule for additional clues.

— Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of team

Noun

Performers weren’t spared either, with several forced to perform in the rain without covering for both artists and their equipment.

— Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
That role demands reliable equipment capable of transmitting strategic instructions during severe national security crises.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of equipment

Noun

Richard Hockensmith of Antioch was wearing the uniform of an American officer in the Revolutionary War like the ones his ancestors wore in Gurnee.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
If your usual airport uniform is an oversized sweatshirt and sweatpants, consider this your nudge to try a slightly more polished version of the same idea.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of uniform

Verb

Storyteller experiments with some next-generation convertible furniture designs to make the new van even more versatile and better equipped for loading up gear.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
After the raid at the home last year, authorities found that almost every room in the house was equipped with surveillance cameras that fed a series of monitors in the parents’ bedroom, Queally said.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of equip

Noun

Babydoll dresses in the spirit of the 1960s model Twiggy and their accompanying endless stretches of leg are another possible alternative.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Popular comedian Antonis Kanakis poked fun at the 57-year-old’s flamboyant outfits in a skit posted online, donning a black wig and shimmering silver dress with a pink feather boa.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of dress

Noun

The resolution was introduced after revelations about Cornell’s handling of Jane Doe’s allegations that she was raped at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
While Cam Bates returned a punt to the house against Memphis, Broncos returners have also muffed several punts this season.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026

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