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equip vs set up

set up vs equip

equip and set up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
equip No No Yes No
set up No No Yes No
As verbs, set up is a hyponym of equip; that is, set up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than equip:
  • equip: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
  • set up: equip with sails or masts
equip (verb) set up (verb)
provide with abilities or understanding get ready for a particular purpose or event
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
equip with sails or masts
arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
put into a proper or systematic order
erect and fasten
set up for use
place
create by putting components or members together
construct, build, or erect
begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.
produce
take or catch as if in a snare or trap
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
set up or found
Difference between equip and set up

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