1
to furnish with;to equip with;to provide;to install
このビルは非常階段を備えている。
The building is equipped with emergency stairs.
2
to prepare for;to make preparations for;to make provision for
不時にそなえなくてはいけない。
You should be prepared for emergencies.
3
to possess (all that is needed);to be endowed with;to be equipped with
食虫植物は、昆虫を捕らえるための様々な種類の罠を備えている。
Insect-eating plants are equipped with various kinds of traps to catch insects.
4
to be born with;to have since birth
Other forms
具える 【そなえる】 (rarely used kanji form)