verb

appoint

Provide a place with suitable furnishings or equipment.

The owner appoints the guest room with simple furniture.

Etymology

The older verb includes arranging or putting things in order. To appoint a room in this sense is to fit it out with the things needed for its use.

More examples

  • The suite was beautifully appointed.
  • They are appointing the new offices.
  • She appointed the room with care.

Forms

appoint · appoints · appointed · appointing

Similar words

furnish
The ordinary term for equipping a room.
outfit
Equips for a purpose, not necessarily with interior furnishings.