1.
to be equipped with, to possess
To have something as a built-in feature or quality.
才能を具えている。
To possess talent.
この製品は多くの機能を具えている。
This product is equipped with many functions.
リーダーに必要な資質を具えた人は少ない。
There are few people who possess the qualities necessary for a leader.
具える means to possess or be equipped with inherent qualities or features.
KANJI DISTINCTION:
Three verbs read そなえる with different nuances:
- 具える: to possess (innate qualities)
- 備える: to prepare, equip (external)
- 供える: to offer (to gods/deceased)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 才能を具える: to possess talent
- 条件を具える: to meet the requirements
- 要素を具える: to have the elements
GRAMMAR NOTE:
Often used in the pattern 〜を具えた + noun:
- 才能を具えた人: a talented person
- 機能を具えた製品: a product equipped with features
This form is relatively formal/literary.