doter

to endow, to provide with

verb doh-TAY Rare

Origin: Latin 'dotare' (to endow)

Usage Note

Doter is most often used in the passive or reflexive construction: être doté de ('to be endowed with') or se doter de ('to equip oneself with'). It pairs naturally with abstract qualities ('doté de talent') and also with concrete equipment in institutional contexts ('doter un hôpital de matériel').

Examples

"Ce laboratoire est doté d'équipements modernes."

Natural Translation

This laboratory is equipped with modern facilities.

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