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Grammar : Verb
Spell : fit
Phonetic Transcription : fɪt



Definition of fit out

Origin :
  • "be suitable," probably from early 15c.; "to be the right shape," 1580s, from fit (adj.). Related: Fitted; fitting. Fitted sheets is attested from 1963.
  • As in appoint : verb furnish
  • As in array : verb dress in fine clothes
  • As in outfit : verb clothe, equip
  • As in attire : verb clothe
  • As in prepare : verb make or get ready
  • As in provide : verb supply, support
  • As in ready : verb prepare
  • As in rig : verb outfit, supply
  • As in turn out : verb equip; produce
  • As in wear : verb be clothed in
  • As in clothe : verb cover with apparel
  • As in dress : verb put on clothing
  • As in dress up : verb put on one's best clothes
  • As in equip : verb make ready with supplies
  • As in furnish : verb decorate, supply
  • As in garb : verb fit with clothes
  • As in gear : verb prepare, equip
Example sentences :
  • We may fit out an expensive expedition and end up in failure.
  • Extract from : « The Young Treasure Hunter » by Frank V. Webster
  • Each governor was to fit out his expedition at his own charges.
  • Extract from : « South American Fights and Fighters » by Cyrus Townsend Brady
  • Gilbert and Raleigh and their friends will fit out the vessels.
  • Extract from : « Canada: the Empire of the North » by Agnes C. Laut
  • I ain't got enough to fit out the whole Gummidge family, you know.
  • Extract from : « Torchy As A Pa » by Sewell Ford
  • He sold his property to obtain money to fit out an expedition to Florida.
  • Extract from : « The Land We Live In » by Henry Mann
  • He himself was empowered to procure and fit out a third vessel.
  • Extract from : « Notable Voyagers » by W.H.G. Kingston and Henry Frith
  • I enclose a letter of credit to enable you to fit out and start at once.
  • Extract from : « Hunting the Lions » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • We were ordered to fit out with all despatch, and were quickly ready for sea.
  • Extract from : « The Loss of the Royal George » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • Kanaris persuaded the people of Psara to fit out two fire-ships.
  • Extract from : « In Greek Waters » by G. A. Henty
  • There is a ship to buy and fit out, and officers to get, and a crew.
  • Extract from : « In Greek Waters » by G. A. Henty

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